Kubota B1-17 Fuel Tank Capacity (4.5 gal) / (17 L)

Quick answer:

The Kubota B1-17 tractor fuel tank capacity found is 4.5 gal (17 L). Fuel type is gasoline.

Fuel tank4.5 gal (17 L)
Fuel typegasoline
5-gal cansone 5-gal can
Full fuel weightabout 28 lb (13 kg) of gasoline

Kubota B1-17 Fuel Tank Specs

Fuel tank capacity 4.5 gal (17 L)
Fuel type gasoline
Engine model Kubota D950
Engine horsepower 17 hp
Engine displacement 54.9 cu in (0.9 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower 0.26 gal per hp
Fuel tank size class small compact-tractor fuel tank
5-gallon fuel cans one 5-gal can
10-litre fuel jugs about 2 x 10-L jugs
Estimated full tank fuel weight about 28 lb (13 kg) of gasoline

Fuel Tank Benchmarks

Fuel tank capacity benchmark

This model

4.5 gal

Average

9 gal

Low

4.5 gal

High

16 gal

Engine horsepower benchmark

This model

17 hp

Average

32 hp

Low

16 hp

High

60 hp

Fuel per horsepower benchmark

This model

0.26 gal/hp

Average

0.28 gal/hp

Low

0.15 gal/hp

High

0.55 gal/hp

Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.

Kubota B1-17 Fuel Tank FAQ

Fuel tank capacity The Kubota B1-17 tractor holds 4.5 gallons, which is about 17 litres. Use that as the refill figure when planning gasoline storage, fuel cans or workshop servicing.
Fuel type The fuel type found for the Kubota B1-17 tractor is gasoline. Match the fuel type to the operator manual and the engine fitted to your exact model.
Fuel tank size class The Kubota B1-17 is listed as having a small compact-tractor fuel tank based on the fuel tank capacity found.
Fuel cans needed from empty From empty, the Kubota B1-17 needs one 5-gal can or about 2 x 10-L jugs to cover a full refill.
Estimated full tank fuel weight A full tank on the Kubota B1-17 adds about 28 lb (13 kg) of gasoline before allowing for the tank itself.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Kubota B1-17 include Kubota D950, 17 hp, 54.9 cu in (0.9 L).
Fuel capacity per horsepower The fuel capacity per horsepower for the Kubota B1-17 is 0.26 gal per hp based on the fuel tank and engine horsepower figures found.
Fuel refill planning note Plan around roughly 4.5 gal of fuel for a full refill. This is best treated as a short-job or frequent-refill tank. Tank class: medium fuel tank. Fuel type: gasoline.
Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official fuel capacity specifications before refuelling, servicing or buying parts.