The Kubota T1880 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 hp. PTO horsepower found is 15.5 hp.
Engine HP18 hp
PTO HP15.5 hp
Power / weight29.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota T1880 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
18 hp
PTO horsepower
15.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,200 rpm
Engine displacement
36.4 cu in (0.6 L)
Operating weight
617 lb (280 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
86.1% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
29.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
18 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
15.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
617 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
29.2 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Kubota T1880 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota T1880 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota T1880 is 15.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota T1880 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota T1880 is 3,200 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota T1880 include 36.4 cu in (0.6 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota T1880 is 617 lb (280 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota T1880 is 86.1% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota T1880 is 29.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota T1880, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
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.
