Kubota B6000 utility tractor specs and service data

The Kubota B6000 is a utility tractor model from the B series, manufactured from 1973 to 1977 by Kubota in Japan. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) versions.

The Kubota B6000 is equipped with a 0.6 L (35.2 cu·in) two-cylinder diesel engine with 70.0 mm (2.76 in) of the cylinder bore and 75.0 mm (2.95 in) of the piston stroke, and a unsynchronized gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The Kubota B6000 utility tractor features:

The Kubota ZL600 diesel engine which produces 11 PS (8.1 kW; 10.9 HP) at 2,700 rpm of horsepower.
Manual steering
Open operator station
Category I rear hitch
Rear PTO with 565/842/1,346 rpm
9.0 liters (2.4 US gal.; 2 Imp. gal) fuel tank

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Kubota B6000
Tractor type	Utility tractor
Production years	1973-1977
Factory	Japan
Dimensions and weight
Length	B6000: 1,820 mm (71.6 in) B6000E: 1,800 mm (70.9 in) B6000E-T: 1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Width	B6000: 920 mm (36.2 in) B6000E: 920 mm (36.2 in) B6000E-T: 960 mm (37.8 in)
Height	B6000: 1,100 mm (43.3 in) B6000E: 1,090 mm (42.9 in) B6000E-T: 1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Wheelbase	B6000: 1,160 mm (45.7 in) B6000E: 1,200 mm (47.2 in) B6000E-T: 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Weight	B6000: 390 kg (860 lbs) B6000E: 350 kg (772 lbs) B6000E-T: 350 kg (772 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	9.0 liters (2.4 US gal.; 2 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	ZL600
Engine type	4-stroke, vertical, two-cylinders
Displacement	577 cm³, (35.21 cu·in)
Cylinder bore:	70.0 mm (2.76 in)
Piston stroke:	77.0 mm (2.95 in)
Max. horsepower	12.6 PS (9.3 KW; 12.5 HP) at 2,700 rpm
Max. torque	33.0 N·m (3.3 kg·m, 24.3 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm
Cooling system	Liquid-cooled
Lubricating system	Forced lubrication by pump
Combustion chamber	Spherical type
Fuel injection pump	Bosch PFR fuel injection pump
Injection type	Indirect injection
Injection nozzle	Bosch DN12SD12
Fuel used	Diesel fuel No.2-D
Starting system	Electric starter (12V, 0.8 kW)
Starting support device	Glow plug in combustion chamber
Governor	Centrifugal ball mechanical governor
PTO shaft rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.200-0.250 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.200-0.250 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Forced lubrication by pump
Oil type:	API CC or better
Oil capacity:	2.0 liters (2.10 US.qts, 1.75 Imp. qts)
Oil filter:	Full flow paper filter
Fuel system
Fuel injection pump	Bosch PFR pump
Injection nozzle	Bosch DN12SD12 type
Injection timing:	26° B.T.D.C.
Fuel injection pressure	13.73 MPa (140 kgf/cm², 1991 psi)
Cooling system
Type:	Pressurized radiator, forced circulation with water pump (not included in the basic engine)
Thermostat’s valve opening temperature:	80.5-83.5°C (176.9-182.3°F)
Temperature at which thermostat completely opens:	95°C (203°F)
Coolant capacity:	3.0 liters (3.2 US.qts, 2.6 Imp. qts)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering type	Manual type
Brakes	Internal-expanding type
Differential	B6000: Bevel gear type (both fron and rear) B6000E: Bevel gear type (rear only) B6000E-T: Bevel gear type (rear only)
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Unsynchronized gear with dry single plate clutch
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.9 kmh (7.4 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	B6000: 6-12 B6000E: 400-9 B6000E-T: 20×800-10
Rear tires	B6000: 7-16 B6000E: 7-16 B6000E-T: 27×850-15

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Rear PTO type	–
Rear PTO speed	565/842/1,346 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V 65Ah

Hydraulic system

Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Gear pump
Pressure	1200 psi (82.7 bar)
Pump flow	2.85 gpm (10.8 lpm)

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