The Kubota KB18 tractor engine horsepower found is 17.7 hp.
Engine HP17.7 hp
Power / weight11.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KB18 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
17.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
61 cu in (1 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 1.0L
Operating weight
1,587 lb (720 kg)
Power-to-weight
11.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
17.7 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,587 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
11.2 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 KB18 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KB18 tractor engine horsepower found is 17.7 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KB18 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 KB18 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota KB18 include Kubota 1.0L, 61 cu in (1 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KB18 is 1,587 lb (720 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 KB18 is 11.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota KB18, start with the listed engine horsepower and then check PTO power if you are sizing 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.
