The Kubota A-17 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 13.7 mph (22 km/h) and reverse speed of 6.2 mph (10 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota UDT and oil capacity 42.4 qt (40.1 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed13.7 mph (22 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota UDT
Kubota A-17 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
13.7 mph (22 km/h)
Reverse speed
6.2 mph (10 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota UDT
Transmission oil capacity
42.4 qt (40.1 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
13.7 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
6.2 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
42.4 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota A-17 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota A-17, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Kubota A-17 is listed as 13.7 mph (22 km/h) forward and 6.2 mph (10 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Kubota UDT and the listed capacity is 42.4 qt (40.1 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota A-17 from Hydrostatic and 13.7 mph (22 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
What is the main transmission spec for the Kubota A-17?
The main captured transmission detail is Hydrostatic. In plain terms, it is better for easy speed control, mowing, loader work and stop-start property jobs.
Does every Kubota A-17 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
What is the Kubota A-17 forward and reverse speed?
Forward speed is listed as 13.7 mph (22 km/h), while reverse speed is listed as 6.2 mph (10 km/h).
How much transmission oil does the Kubota A-17 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 42.4 qt (40.1 L), and the captured fluid type is Kubota UDT.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota A-17?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
