The Kubota GB170 tractor engine horsepower found is 16.8 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 16.8 hp.
Engine HP16.8 hp
PTO HP16.8 hp
Power / weight13.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota GB170 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
16.8 hp
PTO horsepower
16.8 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine torque
40.5 lb-ft (55 Nm)
Engine displacement
61 cu in (1 L)
Engine
Kubota 1.0L
Operating weight
1,246 lb (565 kg)
Power-to-weight
13.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
16.8 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
16.8 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,246 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
13.5 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 GB170 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota GB170 tractor engine horsepower found is 16.8 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota GB170 is 16.8 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota GB170 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 GB170 is 2,500 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota GB170 is 40.5 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 GB170 include Kubota 1.0L and 61 cu in (1 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota GB170 is 1,246 lb (565 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 GB170 is 13.5 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The Kubota GB170 PTO figure matches the engine horsepower in the data found, so treat the PTO number as a guide until confirmed against the operator manual.
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.
