The Kubota V1505 is a 1.5 L (1,498 cc, 91.4 cu·in) natural aspirated four-cylinders four-stroke liquid-cooled internal combustion small diesel engine, manufactured by Kubota for general-purpose applications.
A 78.0 mm (3.07 in) cylinder bore and 78.4 mm (3.09 in) piston stroke give the V1505 engine a total of 1,498 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 24.0:1.
The Kubota V1505-E2B and V1505-E3B diesel engines produces 34.0 PS (25.0 KW; 33.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm of net output power and the V1505-E4B engines produces 24.1 PS (17.7 KW; 23.7 HP) at 2,300 rpm of net horsepower.
The Kubota V1505 features:
- Spherical type (E-TVCS) combustion chamber
- Bosch MD type mini fuel injection pump
- All speed mechanical governor
- Forced lubrication by trochoid pump lubrication system
- Liquid-cooled cooling system
- Electric starting with 12V starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | V1505-B(E), -E2B, -E3B, -E4B |
Engine type | 4-stroke, vertical, three-cylinders |
Displacement | 1.5 L, 1,498 cm3, (91.4 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | V1505-B(E), -E2B, V1505-E3B Net: 34.0 PS (25.0 KW; 33.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm Gross: 36 PS (26.5 KW; 35.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm V1505-E4B Net: 24.1 PS (17.7 KW; 23.7 HP) at 2,300 rpm Gross: 25.2 PS (18.5 KW; 24.8 HP) at 2,300 rpm |
Max. torque | – |
Cooling system | Liquid-cooled |
Lubricating system | Forced lubrication by trochoid pump |
Fuel injection pump | Bosch MD type mini fuel injection pump |
Fuel nozzle | Mini nozzle |
Fuel used | Diesel fuel No. 2-D |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starting system | Electric starting with 12V starter |
Starting support device | Glow plug in combustion chamber |
Governor | All speed mechanical governor |
Charging system | Alternator 12V |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | 591 x 396 x 614 mm (23.3 x 15.6 x 24.2 in) |
Dry weight | 110.0 kg (242.5 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 24.0:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 78.0 mm (3.07 in) |
Piston stroke: | 78.4 mm (3.09 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 78.00-78.019 mm (3.0709-3.0716 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 22.025-22.040 mm (0.8671-0.8677 in) |
Piston pin diameter: | 22.002-22.011 mm (0.8662-0.8666 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.085-0.112 mm (0.0033-0.0044 in) |
Side clearance (Oil): | 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in) |
Ring end gap (Top): | 0.300-0.450 mm (0.0118-0.0177 in) |
Ring end gap (Second): | 0.300-0.450 mm (0.0118-0.0177 in) |
Ring end gap (Oil): | 0.250-0.400 mm (0.0098-0.0157 in) |
Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 1-2: 47.934-47.950 mm (1.8872-1.8878 in) 3: 51.921-51.940 mm (2.0442-2.0448 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 39.959-39.975 mm (1.5732-1.5738 in) |
Crankshaft center distance: | 36.8 mm (1.45 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | OHV, gear drive |
Valves: | 2 (6 valves in total) |
Valve head diameter (INTAKE): | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
Valve head diameter (EXHAUST): | 27.0 mm (1.06 in) |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 6.960-6.975 mm (0.274-0.2746 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 6.960-6.975 mm (0.274-0.2746 in) |
Valve length (INTAKE): | 101.5 mm (3.99 in) |
Valve length (EXHAUST): | 101.5 mm (3.99 in) |
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): | 37.0-37.5 mm (1.4567-1.4764 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 37.0-37.5 mm (1.4567-1.4764 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 28.80 mm (1.1339 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 29.00 mm (1.1417 in) |
Camshaft journal diameter : | 35.934-35.950 mm (1.4147-1.4154 in) |
Timing Gear | |
Crank Gear to Idle Gear 1 (backlash): | 0.0320-0.115 mm (0.00126-0.00452 in) |
Idle Gear 1 to Cam Gear (backlash): | 0.0360-0.114 mm (0.00142-0.00448 in) |
Idle Gear 1 to Injection Pump Gear (backlash): | 0.0340-0.116 mm (0.00134-0.00456 in) |
Idle Gear 1 to Idle Gear 2 (backlash): | 0.0330-0.117 mm (0.00130-0.00460 in) |
Idle Gear 2 to Governor Gear (backlash): | 0.0300-0.117 mm (0.00119-0.00460 in) |
Tightening torque
Tightening torque specs | |
Cylinder head cover screw (M7x1.0): | 6.9-8.8 Nm (5.1-6.5 lb-ft) |
Cylinder head screw (M10x1.25): | 63.7-68.6 Nm (47.0-50.6 lb-ft) |
Main bearing case screw 1 (M8x1.25): | 29.4-34.3 Nm (21.7-25.3 lb-ft) |
Main bearing case screw 2 (M9x1.25): | 49.0-53.9 Nm (36.2-39.8 lb-ft) |
Flywheel screw (M10x1.25): | 53.9-58.8 Nm (39.8-43.4 lb-ft) |
Connecting rod screw (M8x1.0): | 41.2-46.1 Nm (30.4-34.0 lb-ft) |
Rocker arm bracket nuts (M7x1.0): | 21.6-26.5 Nm (15.9-19.5 lb-ft) |
Service Data
Engine | |
Idle speed: | 900 rpm |
Maximum speed: | 3,000-3,800 rpm (depending on modification) |
Cylinder compression: | 3.73 to 4.11 MPa, 38.0 to 42.0 kgf/cm2, 541 to 597 psi |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.145-0.185 mm (0.0057-0.0073 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.145-0.185 mm (0.0057-0.0073 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Forced lubrication by trochoid pump |
Oil type: | CF or higher |
Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 |
Oil capacity: | 6.7 L (7.1 US.qts, 5.9 Imp. qts) |
Oil pressure: | At idle speed: 49 MPa (0.5 kgf/cm2, 7 psi) At rated speed: 196 to 441 MPa (2.0-4.5 kgf/cm2, 28 to 64 psi) |
Oil filter: | Full flow paper filter (Cartridge type) |
Oil pressure indicating: | Electrical type switch |
Oil and oil filter change interval: | Every 200 hours |
Fuel system | |
Fuel injection pump: | Bosch MD type mini fuel injection pump |
Injection nozzle: | Mini Nozzle (DNOPD) |
Firing order: | 1-3-4-2 |
Injection pressure: | 13.73 to 14.70 MPa; 140.0 to 150.0 kgf/cm2; 1992 to 2133 psi |
Cooling system | |
Coolant capacity | 5.0 L (5.3 US.qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) |
Electrical system | |
Battery: | 12V, 75Ah or equivalent |
Starting motor: | 12 V, 1.2 kW |
Charging alternator: | V1505-B(E), -E2B: 12 V, 360 W V1505-E3B, -E4B): 12 V, 480 W |
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