Kubota C1.3-EF
Built: 2013-2025 · Series: Other models
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Reading a Kubota engine — the letter is the cylinder count
On Kubota industrial engines the first letter gives the number of cylinders: Z for two, D for three, V for four. The number that follows gives the displacement. A Z482 is therefore a twin of 0.479 litres, a D722 a three-cylinder of 0.719 litres, a V1505 a four-cylinder of around 1.5 litres and a V2403 a four-cylinder of 2,434 cc. Know the scheme and the designation alone tells you the layout.
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The engines fall into families. The Super Mini series covers the Z482, Z602, D722 and D902 — the smallest units, designed for compact dimensions and quiet running. The 05 series spans D905 to V1505, the 03 series D1403 to V2403. Within a family many components are shared, which eases servicing and parts supply.
These engines rarely work alone. They sit in mini excavators, compact loaders, generators, sweepers and access platforms — wherever tight space meets high operating hours. The Z482 even powers light vehicles from the French manufacturer Aixam; the turbocharged V1505 works in the SHERP amphibious vehicle.
When buying a used machine it is therefore worth reading the engine plate rather than the machine name: parts availability follows the engine type, not the device it sits in.
Sources: Kubota Engine, Encyclopedia MDPI: Kubota Engines, Typhon Machinery
Technical data
Engine
| Engine code | C1.3-EF04correct |
|---|---|
| Engine family | MKBXL01.3DCBcorrect |
| Engine families | HKBXL01.3DCB; DKBXL01.3DCB; EKBXL01.3DCB; GKBXL01.3DCB; FKBXL01.3DCBcorrect |
| Fuel | 7-15 ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Dieselcorrect |
| Rated output | 18 kWcorrect |
| Power band | 8<=kW<19correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Maximum torque | 80.1 N·mcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Cylinder layout | in linecorrect |
| Bore | 78 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 88 mmcorrect |
| Operating cycle | four-stroke dieselcorrect |
| Injection | indirect injectioncorrect |
| Aspiration | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Emissions stage | Tier 4 (Final or Phase In)correct |
Origin and approval
| Version | C1.3-EF04correct |
|---|---|
| Built from | 2013correct |
| Built to | 2017correct |
| Model year from | 2013correct |
| Model year to | 2025correct |
| Sales region | bothcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kubota C1.3-EF have?
The Kubota C1.3-EF delivers 18 kW.
When was the Kubota C1.3-EF built?
Production years: 2013-2025.
What to check before buying
- Match the data plate against the order: frame size, mounting and rating have to agree.
- For used units, ask about winding condition and bearing play.
- Ask about parts availability for this series — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
3D67E
4IRX3N
C1.7-M-DI-EF
C2.4-CR-EF
C2.4-CR-EW
C2.4-CR-T-EF
C2.4-CR-T-EW
C2.4BCR-T-EW
C3.3B-CR-T-EF
C3.3B-CR-T-EW
C3.8-CR-T-EF
C3.8-CR-TI-DV
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Diesel engine in 3D section
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