Quick answer:
The Kubota KT30 tractor engine horsepower found is 29.6 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 29.6 hp.
Engine HP29.6 hp
PTO HP29.6 hp
Power / weight12 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KT30 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 29.6 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 29.6 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,700 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 91.5 cu in (1.5 L) |
| Engine | Kubota 1.5L |
| Operating weight | 2,458 lb (1,115 kg) |
| Power-to-weight | 12 hp per 1,000 lb |
| Horsepower class | mid-size compact tractor horsepower |
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
PTO horsepower benchmark
Operating weight benchmark
Power-to-weight benchmark
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota KT30 Horsepower FAQ
| Engine horsepower | The Kubota KT30 tractor engine horsepower found is 29.6 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO. |
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| PTO horsepower | The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota KT30 is 29.6 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower. |
| Horsepower class | The Kubota KT30 is listed as mid-size compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found. |
| Rated engine RPM | The rated engine speed found for the Kubota KT30 is 2,700 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating. |
| Engine specs found | Engine specs found for the Kubota KT30 include Kubota 1.5L and 91.5 cu in (1.5 L) displacement. |
| Operating weight | The operating weight found for the Kubota KT30 is 2,458 lb (1,115 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 KT30 is 12 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found. |
| Horsepower planning note | For the Kubota KT30, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 29.6 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven 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.

