The Kubota GB160 tractor engine horsepower found is 15.8 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 15.8 hp.
Engine HP15.8 hp
PTO HP15.8 hp
Power / weight10 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota GB160 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
15.8 hp
PTO horsepower
15.8 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
40.6 lb-ft (55 Nm)
Engine displacement
54.9 cu in (0.9 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Operating weight
1,576 lb (715 kg)
Power-to-weight
10 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
15.8 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
15.8 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,576 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
10 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 GB160 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota GB160 tractor engine horsepower found is 15.8 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota GB160 is 15.8 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota GB160 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 GB160 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota GB160 is 40.6 lb-ft (55 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 GB160 include 54.9 cu in (0.9 L) displacement and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota GB160 is 1,576 lb (715 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 GB160 is 10 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota GB160, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 15.8 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven implements.
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.
