Kubota B5001

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Kubota B5001 is a small but mighty utility tractor that was made from 1976 to 1979. It's a sub-compact 4WD tractor, perfect for tight spaces and light work. This tractor is powered by a Kubota Z500 diesel engine with two cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, producing 9 horsepower at 3000 rpm, which is on the lower end for tractor power.

The B5001 has a manual steering system and an unsynchronized gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It's equipped with a category I rear hitch and three PTO speeds: 540, 860, and 1000 rpm. The tractor is compact, measuring 74.8 inches long, 40.9 inches wide, and 43.7 inches tall. It weighs about 904 pounds, making it very light compared to other tractors. The open operator station comes with a two-post ROPS for safety. This Kubota model is a good choice for small farms or homeowners who need a reliable, small tractor for various tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 9 hp (6.7 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized Gear

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 904 lb (410 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota B5001 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Kubota B5001 is Poor. It is greater than 0% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Kubota B5001 is Poor. It is greater than 0% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Kubota B5001 is Poor. It is greater than 0% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Kubota B5001 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota
Model
Z500
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
31 ci (0.5 L)
Bore
2.68 in (68.1 mm)
Stroke
2.76 in (70.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3000
Power Output
9 hp (6.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized Gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Manual