Kubota B1700

The Kubota B1700 is a utility tractor model from the B series, manufactured from 1995 to 1999 by Kubota. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) versions.

The Kubota B1700 is equipped with a 0.9 L (54.8 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine with 72.0 mm (2.83 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.6 mm (2.9 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears or a hydrostatic transmission with infinite (2-range) forward and reverse gears.

The Kubota B1700 utility tractor features:

• The Kubota D905-D10 diesel engine which produces 17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP) of horsepower.
• Integral type power steering
• Wet disc type brakes
• Open operator station with two-post ROPS
• Category I rear hitch with 580 kg (1279 lbs) of maximum lift capacity
• Middle PTO with 2,531 rpm
• Live front PTO with 540 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Kubota B1700
Tractor type	Utility tractor
Production years	1995-1999
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	2,280 mm (89.8 in)
Width	990 mm (39 in)
Height	1,915 mm (75.4 in)
Wheel base	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Ground clearance	290 mm (11.4 in)
Weight	635 kg (1,400 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	24.0 liters (6.3 US gal.; 5.3 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kubota D905
Engine type	4-stroke, SOHC, three-cylinders
Displacement	0.9 L, 898 cm2, (54.8 cu·in)
Max. horsepower	17.3 PS (12.7 kW; 17.0 HP)
Max. torque	51.0 N·m (5.2 kg·m, 37.6 ft·lb)
Cooling system	Liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	3.4 L (3.6 US. qt, 3 Imp. qt.)
Fuel used	Diesel fuel No. 2-D
Starting system	Electric starting with 12V starter
Starting support device	Glow plug in combustion chamber
Governor	All speed mechanical governor
Charging system	Alternator 12V
PTO shaft rotation	Counterclockwise
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.145-0.185 mm (0.0057-0.0073 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.145-0.185 mm (0.0057-0.0073 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Oil type	CF or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil capacity:	3.0 L (3.2 US. qt, 2.6 Imp. qt.)
Oil pressure	At idle speed: 49 MPa (0.5 kgf/cm2, 7 psi) At rated speed: 196 to 441 MPa (2.0-4.5 kgf/cm2, 28 to 64 psi)
Oil filter	Full flow paper filter (Cartridge type)
Oil pressure indicating	Electrical type switch
Oil and oil filter change interval	Every 200 hours
Fuel system
Fuel injection pump:	Bosch MD type mini fuel injection pump
Injection nozzle:	Mini Nozzle (DNOPD)
Firing order:	1-2-3
Injection pressure:	13.73 MPa (140 kgf/cm2, 1,991 psi)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering type	Integral type power
Brakes	Wet disc type
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 13.2 kmh (8.2 mph) Reverse: 5.2 kmh (3.2 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	11.0 L (2.9 US. gal, 2.4 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 12.3 kmh (7.6 mph) Reverse: 12.3 kmh (7.6 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	12.0 L (3.2 US. gal, 2.6 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Ag: 5.00-10 (2WD); 6.00-12 (4WD)
Rear tires	Ag: 8.3-16

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	I
Control type	Position control
Lift capacity (at ends)	580 kg (1,279 lbs)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	–
Middle PTO speed	2,531 rpm
Rear PTO type	Live
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V, CCA: 390A

Hydraulic system

Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center
Pump flow	5.8 gpm (22 lpm)

Attachments

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Height (to pin):	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Clearance, dumped bucket:	1,320 mm (52 in)
Dump reach:	640 mm (25.4 in)
Dump angle:	45°
Reach at ground:	1,290 mm (51 in)
Rollback angle:	24°
Breakout force (lift):	521 kg (1,150 lbs)
Lift to full height (at pin):	299 kg (660 lbs)
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