The Kubota B40 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) and reverse speed of 6.2 mph (10 km/h).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed12.5 mph (20.1 km/h)
Kubota B40 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
12.5 mph (20.1 km/h)
Reverse speed
6.2 mph (10 km/h)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
12.5 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
6.2 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Kubota B40 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota B40, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Kubota B40 is listed as 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) forward and 6.2 mph (10 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota B40 from Hydrostatic and 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Kubota B40 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
Does every Kubota B40 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
Is the Kubota B40 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) forward and 6.2 mph (10 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
Is the Kubota B40 transmission fluid capacity listed?
This row does not show a clean fluid capacity. Check the operator manual before doing a transmission or hydrostatic fluid change.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota B40?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
