The Kubota V1200 is a 1.2 L (1,237 cc, 75.5 cu·in) natural aspirated four-cylinders four-stroke liquid-cooled internal combustion vertical diesel engine, manufactured by Kubota for general-purpose applications.
It has an 75.0 mm (2.95 in) cylinder bore and 70.0 mm (2.76 in) piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 22.0:1.
The V1200 engine produced 26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26.0 HP) at 3,000 rpm of net (intermittent) horsepower, 28.9 PS (21.26 kW; 28.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm of gross (intermittent) horsepower and 74.04 N·m (7.5 kg·m, 54.6 ft·lb) at 1,800 rpm of maximum torque.
The Kubota V1200 features:
- Spherical type combustion chamber
- Bosch K-type mini fuel injection pump
- Bosch throttle type injection nozzle
- Centrifugal ball mechanical governor
- Forced lubrication by pump lubrication system
- Liquid cooling system
- Electric starter (12V, 1.0 kW)
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | V1200-B |
Engine type | 4-stroke, vertical, four-cylinders |
Displacement | 1,140 cm3, (69.6 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | Net (intermittent): 26.4 PS (19.4 kW; 26 HP) at 3,000 rpm Gross (intermittent): 28.9 PS (21.26 kW; 28.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm |
Max. torque | 74.04 N·m (7.5 kg·m, 54.6 ft·lb) at 1,800 rpm |
Cooling system | Liquid-cooled |
Lubricating system | Forced lubrication by pump |
Combustion chamber | Spherical type |
Fuel injection pump | Bosch K Type Mini Pump |
Injection nozzle | Bosch throttle type |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Fuel used | Diesel fuel No.2-D |
Starting system | Electric starter (12V, 1.0 kW) |
Starting support device | Glow plug in combustion chamber |
Governor | Centrifugal ball mechanical governor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | 557 x 423 x 557 mm (21.9 x 16.7 x 21.9 in) |
Dry weight | 104.0 kg (229.3 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 22.0:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 75.0 mm (2.95 in) |
Piston stroke: | 70.0 mm (2.76 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 75.000-75.019 mm (2.9528-2.9535 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 20.000-20.013 mm (0.7874-0.7879 in) |
Piston pin diameter: | 20.002-20.011 mm (0.7875-0.7878 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.085-0.112 mm (0.0033-0.0044 in) |
Side clearance (Oil): | 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in) |
Ring end gap (Top): | 0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) |
Ring end gap (Second): | 0.250-0.400 mm (0.0098-0.0157 in) |
Ring end gap (Oil): | 0.250-0.400 mm (0.0098-0.0157 in) |
Ring width (Second): | 1.458-1.470 mm (0.0574-0.0579 in) |
Ring width (Oil): | 3.975-3.990 mm (0.1565-0.1571 in) |
Number of main bearings: | 5 |
Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 43.934-43.950 mm (1.7297-1.7303 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 36.959-36.975 mm (1.4551-1.4557 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valves: | 2,(8 valves in total) |
Valve timing (INTAKE): | Open: 20° B.T.D.C. Close: 45° B.T.D.C. |
Valve timing (EXHAUST): | Open: 50° B.T.D.C. Close: 15° B.T.D.C. |
Valve seat width (INTAKE): | 2.120 mm (0.0835 in) |
Valve seat width (EXHAUST): | 2.120 mm (0.0835 in) |
Value seat angle (INTAKE): | 45° |
Value seat angle (EXHAUST): | 45° |
Valveface angle (INTAKE): | 45.5° |
Valveface angle (EXHAUST): | 45.5° |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 6.960-6.975 mm (0.274-0.2746 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 6.960-6.975 mm (0.274-0.2746 in) |
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): | 35.100-34.800 mm (1.3819-1.3701 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 35.100-34.800 mm (1.3819-1.3701 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 26.880 mm (1.0583 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 26.880 mm (1.0583 in) |
Camshaft journal diameter : | 32.934-32.950 mm (1.2966-1.2972 in) |
Tightening torque
Tightening torque specs | |
Head cover cap nuts (M7x1.0): | 6.9-8.8 Nm (0.7-0.9 kgf-m, 5.1-6.5 lb-ft) |
Head screws and nuts (M9x1.25): | 64.7-69.6 Nm (6.6-7.1 kgf-m, 47.7-51.4 lb-ft) |
Main bearing case screw 1 (M7x1.0): | Flange bolts 26.5-30.4 Nm (2.7-3.1 kgf-m, 19.5-22.4 lb-ft) Non-flange bolt 19.6-23.5 Nm (2.0-2.4 kgf-m, 14.5-17.4 lb-ft) |
Main bearing case screw 2 (M8x1.25): | 29.4-34.3 Nm (3.0-3.5 kgf-m, 21.7-25.3 lb-ft) |
Flywheel screw (M10x1.25): | Flange bolts 58.8-63.7 Nm (6.0-6.5 kgf-m, 43.4-47.0 lb-ft) Non-flange bolt 53.9-58.8 Nm (5.5-6.0 kgf-m, 39.8-43.4 lb-ft) |
Connecting rod screw (M7x0.75): | 26.5-30.4 Nm (2.7-3.1 kgf-m, 19.5-22.4 lb-ft) |
Rocker arm bracket nuts (M7x1.0): | 16.7-20.6 Nm (1.7-2.1 kgf-m, 12.3-5.2 lb-ft) |
Idle gear shaft screws (M6x1.0): | 9.8-11.3 Nm (1.00-1.15 kgf-m, 7.2-8.3 lb-ft) |
Idle gear shaft screws (M6x1.0): | 9.8-11.3 Nm (1.00-1.15 kgf-m, 7.2-8.3 lb-ft) |
Glow plugs (M10x1.25): | 19.6-24.5 Nm (2.0-2.5 kgf-m, 14.5-18.1 lb-ft) |
Drain plug (M11x1.25): | 39.2-49.0 Nm (4.0-5.0 kgf-m, 28.9-36.2 lb-ft) |
Nozzle holder assembly (M24x2.0): | 29.4-49.0 Nm (3.0-5.0 kgf-m, 21.7-36.2 lb-ft) |
Nozzle holder and nozzle retaining nut: | 58.8-78.5 Nm (6.0-8.0 kgf-m, 43.4-57.9 lb-ft) |
Nozzle holder mounting screw (M24x2.0): | 39.2-49.0 Nm (4.0-5.0 kgf-m, 28.9-36.2 lb-ft) |
Crankshaft nut (M24x1.5): | 137.3-156.9 Nm (14.0-16.0 kgf-m, 101.3-115.7 lb-ft) |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,200 rpm |
Idle speed: | 800 rpm |
Cylinder compression: | 31.5 kgf/cm2 (3.09 MPa, 448 psi) |
Compression differential limit between cylinders: | 10% or less |
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 pump |
Oil type: | API CC or better |
Oil capacity: | 5.7 L (6.02 US. qt, 5.02 Imp. qt.) |
Oil filter: | Full flow paper filter (cartridge type) |
Oil pressure: | At idle spped: 68 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm2, 10 psi) At rated speed: 167-343 kPa (1.7-3.5 kgf/cm2, 24-49 psi) |
Fuel system | |
Fuel injection pump | Bosch K Type Mini Pump |
Injection nozzle | Bosch throttle Type |
Injection timing: | 20° B.T.D.C. |
Fuel injection pressure | 13.73-14.71 MPa (140-150 kgf/cm2, 1991-2133 psi) |
Cooling system | |
Coolant capacity | 6.3 L (6.7 US.qts, 5.5 Imp. qts) |
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) |
Electrical system | |
Battery: | 12V, 80AH or equivalent |
Starter mica undercut: | 0.5-0.8 mm (0.0197-0.0315 in) |
Starter brush length: | 13.0 mm (0.5118 in) |
Alternator (no-load voltage): | AC 20V |
Glow plug resistance: | 1.0-1.2 Ω |
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