Kubota ZB400

Kubota ZB400The Kubota ZB400 is a 400 cc, (24.4 cu·in) natural aspirated two-cylinders four-stroke liquid-cooled internal combustion diesel engine, manufactured by Kubota since 1980 for general-purpose applications.

The cylinder bore is 64.0 mm (2.52 in) and the piston stroke is 62.2 mm (2.45 in).

The Kubota ZB400 engine produced 10.6 PS (7.83 KW; 10.5 HP) at 3,200 rpm of gorss horsepower and 9.1 PS (6.71 KW; 9.0 HP) at 3,200 rpm of net intermittent power.

The Kubota ZB400 features:

  • Three Vortex Combustion System (TVCS)
  • Fuel injection pump
  • Centrifugal governor
  • Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
  • Water cooling system with pressurized radiator
  • Electric starter (12V, 0.8 kW)

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelZB400
Engine type4-stroke, horizontal, two-cylinders
Displacement400 cm3, (24.4 cu·in)
Max. horsepower Gross (intermittent): 10.6 PS (7.83 KW; 10.5 HP) at 3,200 rpm
Net (intermittent): 9.1 PS (6.71 KW; 9.0 HP) at 3,200 rpm
Net (continuous): 8.1 PS (5.97 KW; 8.0 HP) at 3,200 rpm
Max. torque
Cooling systemLiquid-cooled with pressurized radiator
Lubricating systemForced lubrication by trochoid pump
Fuel systemInjection pump
Injection typeIndirect injection
Fuel usedDiesel fuel No.2-D
Starting systemElectric starter (12V, 0.8 kW)
GovernorCentrifugal governor
PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions (L x W x H):460 x 404 x 462 mm (18.1 x 15.9 x 18.2 in)
Weight60 kg (132.2 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:
Cylinder bore:64.0 mm (2.52 in)
Piston stroke:62.2 mm (2.45 in)

Service Data

Oil system
Lubrication system:Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Oil type:API CC or better
Recommended oil:SAE 30, 10W-30
Oil capacity:2.0 liters (2.11 US.qts, 1.76 Imp. qts)
Cooling system
TypeLiquid-cooled with pressurized radiator
Coolant capacity1.9 liters (2.0 US.qts, 1.67 Imp. qts)
Electrical system
Battery:12V, 35AH or equivalent
Starting motorElectric starter (12V, 0.8 kW)
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