The Kubota GB18 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 hp.
Engine HP17 hp
Power / weight10.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota GB18 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
17 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm)
Engine displacement
61 cu in (1 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine
1.0L
Operating weight
1,565 lb (710 kg)
Power-to-weight
10.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
17 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,565 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
10.9 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota GB18 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota GB18 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class
The Kubota GB18 is listed as subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota GB18 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota GB18 is 36.9 lb-ft (50 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota GB18 include 1.0L, 61 cu in (1 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota GB18 is 1,565 lb (710 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota GB18 is 10.9 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The key power figure found for the Kubota GB18 is 17 hp at the engine.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
