The Kubota B1600 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 550 lb (249 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 1, hydraulic pump flow 8 gpm (30.3 L/min), and operating weight 1,410 lb (640 kg).
Best rear lift figure550 lb (249 kg)
Lift at 24 inches550 lb (249 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Operating weight1,410 lb (640 kg)
Kubota B1600 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
550 lb (249 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
Hydraulic pump flow
8 gpm (30.3 L/min)
Operating weight
1,410 lb (640 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
550 lb
Average
650 lb
Low
300 lb
High
1,200 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
550 lb
Average
650 lb
Low
300 lb
High
1,200 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
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8 gpm
Average
8 gpm
Low
4 gpm
High
14 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,410 lb
Average
1,300 lb
Low
700 lb
High
2,200 lb
Kubota B1600 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For the Kubota B1600, 550 lb (249 kg) is the headline rear-lift capacity captured. This matters for ballast boxes, tillers, blades, mowers and other mounted implements
24-inch lift note
The 24-inch lift figure is usually the more useful number because rear implements hang behind the lift arms, not directly on them
Hitch category note
The Kubota B1600 hitch category is listed as Category 1. This matters because rear implements need to match the tractor’s hitch pin size and geometry
Hydraulic flow note
The Kubota B1600’s captured hydraulic pump flow is 8 gpm (30.3 L/min). Lift capacity is still the main hitch number, but pump flow helps describe hydraulic capability
Operating weight note
The Kubota B1600 operating weight is listed as 1,410 lb (640 kg). Tractor weight matters because a machine can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably carry on rough ground
Rear implement matching
Use the Kubota B1600’s hitch capacity as a filter before shopping for small rear blade, carryall, light ballast box, small landscape rake, and light mower
Kubota B1600 3-Point Hitch FAQ
What is the Kubota B1600 3-point hitch lift capacity?
The Kubota B1600 is listed with 550 lb (249 kg) for lift at 24 inches behind the link ends. That makes it a light rear-lift tractor, so it is best suited to lighter rear implements, small blades, carryalls and light ballast boxes.
What does the Kubota B1600 24-inch lift capacity mean?
It means the Kubota B1600 is rated to lift 550 lb (249 kg) with the load measured 24 inches behind the link ends. That is usually closer to real implement use than a hitch-end-only number.
Can the Kubota B1600 use any rear implement?
No. Start with the Category 1 hitch category, then check implement weight against the 550 lb (249 kg) rating at 24 inches behind the link ends.
What rear implements can the Kubota B1600 lift?
Use the 550 lb (249 kg) rating at 24 inches behind the link ends as the first filter for implements such as small rear blade, carryall, light ballast box, small landscape rake, and light mower. Also check hitch category Category 1 and operating weight 1,410 lb (640 kg) before choosing the implement.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the Kubota B1600?
No. The Kubota B1600 may list 550 lb (249 kg) of rear lift, but the 1,410 lb (640 kg) operating weight and 8 gpm (30.3 L/min) hydraulic flow also matter for real work.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
