The Kubota KT215 tractor engine horsepower found is 20 hp.
Engine HP20 hp
Power / weight8.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KT215 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
20 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine torque
44.2 lb-ft (60 Nm)
Engine displacement
91.5 cu in (1.5 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Kubota D1503
Operating weight
2,293 lb (1,040 kg)
Power-to-weight
8.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
20 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,293 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
8.7 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 KT215 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KT215 tractor engine horsepower found is 20 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KT215 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 KT215 is 2,500 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota KT215 is 44.2 lb-ft (60 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 KT215 include Kubota D1503, 91.5 cu in (1.5 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KT215 is 2,293 lb (1,040 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 KT215 is 8.7 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota KT215, 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.
