The Kubota G1700 uses a hydrostatic G1700 transmission, with a top forward speed of 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) and reverse speed of 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota Super UDT2.
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Transmission modelG1700
Forward speed8.5 mph (13.7 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota Super UDT2
Kubota G1700 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Transmission name / model
G1700
Forward speed
8.5 mph (13.7 km/h)
Reverse speed
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota Super UDT2
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
8.5 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
4.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Kubota G1700 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Kubota G1700 is Hydrostatic. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Kubota G1700 is listed as 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) forward and 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid type is Kubota Super UDT2. The oil capacity was not cleanly captured in this row
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota G1700 from Hydrostatic and 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Kubota G1700 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
Are the Kubota G1700 gear counts listed?
This row does not show a clean fixed gear or range count for the Kubota G1700. On hydrostatic tractors, top speed and control feel may matter more than gear count.
Is the Kubota G1700 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) forward and 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
What transmission fluid does the Kubota G1700 use?
The captured fluid type for the Kubota G1700 is Kubota Super UDT2. The exact fill capacity was not cleanly captured in this row.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota G1700?
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.
