Kubota AT60, AT70S & AT70S-E Walk-Behind Tiller Specifications

The Kubota AT60, AT70S and AT70S-E are center-drive walk-behind rotary tillers sharing a common chassis, drivetrain layout and rotary assembly. The AT60 runs Kubota's GS230–2T engine at 5.5 hp; the AT70S and AT70S-E step up to the larger GS280–TE family at 7.0 hp, with the AT70S-E adding an electric starter alongside the recoil starter. All three carry two forward speeds and one reverse, a 500 mm (20 in.) standard tilling width with a 630 mm (24.8 in.) option, and a depth regulator adjustable in one-inch increments. Every figure below is transcribed directly from the factory manual.

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Machine Dimensions & Weight

Specification AT60 AT70S AT70S-E
Overall length 1410 mm (55.5 in.) 1460 mm (57.5 in.)
Overall width 625 mm (24.6 in.)
Overall height 970 mm (38.2 in.)
Track 240 to 600 mm (9.45 to 23.6 in.)
Weight 118 kg (260.1 lbs.) 121 kg (266.7 lbs.) 139 kg (306.4 lbs.)

Engine

Specification AT60 AT70S AT70S-E
Engine model GS230–2T GS280–TE GS280–TE–S
Type Air-cooled, 4-cycle gasoline engine
Displacement 226 cc (13.8 cu. in.) 276 cc (16.8 cu. in.)
Maximum output 5.5 hp 7.0 hp
Fuel used Unleaded or leaded automotive gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 3.8 L (1 U.S. gal.)
Ignition system Non-contact magneto ignition system
Starting system Recoil starter Electric starter and recoil starter

Tire, Clutches & Handle

Specification AT60 AT70S AT70S-E
Tire 3.50–7
Power clutch Safe control grip
Wheel clutch Not available Available
Handle bar 3-stage vertically adjustable
Handle Swing

Travelling Speeds (Number of Gears)

Specification AT60 AT70S AT70S-E
Forward 2
Reverse 1

Rotary Unit

Specification AT60 AT70S AT70S-E
Drive system Center drive system
Tilling width 500 mm (20 in.) — 630 mm (24.8 in.) optional
Rotor diameter 360 mm (14.1 in.)
Number of blades used 12 (16 optional)
Tine clutch Available
Depth regulator From 1 in. up to full 7 in. deep (every 1 in.)

Tine Speeds & Direction (rpm)

Direction Auxiliary chain case speed AT60 AT70S / AT70S-E
Forward Low 214 202
Forward High 398 376
Reverse Low 212 200
Reverse High 394 372

Travelling Speeds (at Rated Engine RPM)

Vehicle speed AT60 — axle rotating speed AT60 — travelling speed AT70S / AT70S-E — axle rotating speed AT70S / AT70S-E — travelling speed
1st forward 14.5 rpm 0.89 km/h (0.55 mi/h) 13.7 rpm 0.84 km/h (0.52 mi/h)
2nd forward 67.7 rpm 4.13 km/h (2.56 mi/h) 64.0 rpm 3.9 km/h (2.42 mi/h)
Reverse 19.0 rpm 1.17 km/h (0.73 mi/h) 18.0 rpm 1.1 km/h (0.68 mi/h)

The manual carries a note against the AT60 stating that an electric starter kit is available as an option. The AT70S is listed with a recoil starter only, with no equivalent option noted.
In the source table these Low/High figures sit under a heading reading "Auxiliary chain case / Speed." The heading is reproduced here as printed; the manual's operating section should be consulted for how the Low and High positions are selected.
The AT70S and AT70S-E share the same displacement, output, rotary specifications and speed figures throughout the manual's spec table; they are separated above only where the printed table separates them (engine model designation, starting system, overall length, weight).

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