Introduction

Gasoline/LP Gas Engines that are as Tough as their Diesel counterparts

In 2003, Kubota added two new compact diesel engines, Z602 and D902, to its SUPER MINI Series. WG/DF752 and 972 are two dual fuel (gasoline, gasoline/LP Gas) type engines that are solidly based on this world acclaimed diesel engine series. Based on the new D902, the new WG/DF972 is exceptionally well made with such features as high power density, tough reliability, lower noise/vibration, and a special SI combustion chamber. To simplify maintenance, D902 D722 most engine parts are interchangeable with their diesel counterparts. The new WG/DF engines will WG972 WG752 DF972 DF752 meet and beat the toughest industrial challenges. Technical Features for WG/DF972
10 7 5

9 12

11

Original Dual Fuel Carburetor

6

Lower Noise &Vibration

7 8

High Power Density

1 2 3

MoS2 coated piston Half float valve cover Increased the rigidity of the engine block

Cylinder pitch & Bore Same width as WG/DF752 Lower engine height than WG/DF752

Clean Emission
9 10

Improved combustion chamber Valve stem seal with spring

Tough Reliability
4 5

Others
11 12

Gear case cooling fin Digital ignition

Extended oil pan Side PTO

Original Dual Fuel Carburetor

Improved air-intake
Until now, dual fuel carburetors had to have an LP Gas mixer attached onto the front of the gasoline carburetor. Our new U.S. patented dual fuel carburetor has the mixer already built in. Kubota improved the air-intake rate and the overall engine performance by attaching a gasoline nozzle and an LP Gas nozzle to the venturi passage. Kubota original Dual Fuel Carburetor

U.S. Patent No. 5809979

LP Fuel Jet LP Fuel Cut-Off Solenoid LP Main Nozzle

Gaseous LPG Fuel Venturi Passage

Float Gasoline Float Chamber Float Valve

High Power Density

Smaller Yet More Powerful
The engine width of the WG/DF972 is the same as that of the WG/DF752. However, the larger cylinder pitch (72 80 mm) and bore size (68 74.5) provide the WG/DF972 with 35% more power. Its height is 107mm lower than the current WG/DF1005, yet it displays a 36% increase in power density over the WG/DF1005. All these features resulted in a more compact, more powerful, and more flexible engine to match OEM applications. Height Comparison against WG/DF1005
The new WG/DF972 has the same output power as the current WG/DF1005 (23.1/22.0 kW [31.0/29.5 HP/3600 rpm],) yet the WG/DF972 is 107mm lower in height and 55mm shorter in length than the WG/DF1005.

107mm

WG/DF1005 WG/DF 972

Power density comparison vs. the WG/DF1005

WG/DF 972s power density is 36% greater than the WG/DF1005
140.0

Crankcase comparison
WG/DF 972 WG/DF 1005

WG/DF 1005 Displacement (L)

100.0

WG/DF 752
60.0 15.0

WG/DF 972

20.0

25.0

Max. output (kW)

Tough Reliability
Attention to Detail (WG/DF972)
The newly designed gear case with cooling fins around the lubricating oil passage, ensures better cooling efficiency by reducing oil degradation, and helps protect engine components from wear. Digital igniter optimizes ignition
The voltage ignition signal sent from the rotor built into the flywheel is then magnetically picked up by the sensor, transmitted through the ignition coil to the spark plug and ignited, according to the ignition map set by the igniter Compared to a distributor type system, there is no distributor mechanism to wear out, thus it will last much longer. Moreover, it allows ignition timing to be optimized.
Flywheel Rotor

Ignition Coil

Igniter

Ignition Plug

Pick-up Sensor

The Igniter controls the best ignition timing based on the signal from the Pick-up sensor

Gear case with cooling fins increases cooling efficiency

The maximum output of the WG/DF972 is 6.0kW/8.0HP over that of the WG/DF752, yet the gear case with cooling fin increases its cooling efficiency, while maintaining approximately the same 3.4L oil capacity of the WG/DF752.

Lower Noise & Vibration

More Comfort from Less Noise & Vibration
The combustion chamber, designed exclusively for dual fuel engines, effectively reduces noise. To improve the already well-established lower noise and vibration levels of the WG/DF972, Kubota added a half float valve cover, and a MoS2 coated piston. As a result, WG/DF972 produces a higher HP/output, yet the same noise and vibration levels as the WG/DF752. Half float valve cover
A rubber ring seals and isolates vibration, and reduces the noise from the crankcase and the engine valve cover.
Function of Half Float Valve Cover

Valve Cover Rubber Ring for Sealing and Isolation of Vibration

Cylinder Head

MoS2 Coated Piston

Sulfureted molybdenum coating allows clearance reduction between the piston and the cylinder liner, thus optimizing the oval shape ratio and decreasing the piston slapping noise.
WG/DF 972 WG/DF752

Increased the rigidity of the engine block

Parts of engine block which support main bearing case has thicker rib for additional rigidness to improve noise & vibration.

Clean Emission
Environmentally Friendly
Kubotas outstanding technology enables these engines to meet all current existing emission regulations around the world including Tier 2 emission regulations of both EPA and CARB LSI (under 1 liter). Improved combustion chamber
The Spark Ignition type combustion chamber, compactly placed on top of the piston head, successfully reduces emissions. To ensure even more reliable emission life, the intake/exhaust valve seats are fitted with special heat resistant stellite alloys.

3 1 4

1 Spark plug 2 Valve guide 3 Valve seat 4 Valve 5 Piston

Valve stem seal with spring

Helps decrease the HC level by optimizing oil supply to the valve guide.
WG/DF752 WG/DF972

Other Features
A selection to help you customize
Whatever the specifications, wherever it is used, these options will help you customize and bring out its best performance. Side PTO
Power can be taken out from the side.

Extended oil pan

Placed beneath the gear case to reduce overall height.
WG/DF 752 WG/DF 972

20mm

Auto choke (Option)

Quickens engine start-ups since there is no need to manually pulling the choke out.

Electronic governor (Option)

Can be used instead of the factory installed mechanical governor.

Actuator with a built-in controller.

Specifications
Full Lineup

WG 752
Model Type Cylinders Bore x Stroke Displacement Speed Gross intermittent Output Net intermittent Net Continuous Dimensions(L x W x H) Dry Weight

DF 752
WG752 Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle Gasoline engine

WG972
DF752 Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle engine Gasoline use LPG use 3 WG972 Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle Gasoline engine

DF972
DF972 Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle engine Gasoline use LPG use

mm(in.) L(cu.in.) rpm kW/HP/PS mm(in.) kg(lbs.)

68(2.68) x68 (2.68) 0.740 (45.2) 3600 17.5/23.5/23.8 18.3/24.5/24.9 16.4/22.0/22.3 17.1/23.0/23.3 12.7/17.0/17.3 13.4/18.0/18.2 421.0 x 392.0 x540.0(16.57 x 15.44x21.26) 61.7(136.0)

74.5(2.93) x73.6(2.90) 0.962(58.7) 24.2/32.5/32.9 23.1/31.0/31.4 23.1/31.0/31.4 22.0/29.5/29.9 20.9/28.0/28.4 17.5/23.5/23.8 442.6 x402.0x 503.1(17.40 x 15.80x 19.80) 72.0(159.0)

Note: *Specifications are subject to change without notice. *Dry weight is according to Kubotas standard specification. When specification varies, the weight will vary accordingly.

WG752

WG972

WG/DF 752
Dimensions mm(in.)
421.0(16.57) 194.0(7.64) 18.0(0.71)
WG752 DF752

392.0(15.40) 198.0(7.80)

300(11.81) A

B C

A High Fan Position Low Fan Position 215(8.46) 175(6.89)

88.0(3.46) 88.0(3.46)

344(13.54) 540(21.26) 305(12.01) 501(19.72)

Performance Curve
NET INTERMITTENT NET CONT.

Shown above: with Kubota Standard flywheel and rear-end-plate. Option kit for Clutch No.6 1/2" Flywheel and SAE No.5 Flywheel Housing is also available.
kW HP

Specifications
BRAKE HORSEPOWER

24

18 16 14
NET CONT.

60 55 50 45 40 35 30

35 30 25 20

N-m

Model Type Cylinders Bore x Stroke Displacement Gross intermittent Output Net intermittent Net Continuous No Load High Idling Speed No Load Low Idling Speed Max. Torque Fuel Lubricating System Lubricating Oil Cooling system Starter Capacity Alternator Capacity Dry Weight Dimensions Heigh Fan Position (L x W x H) Low Fan Position Direction of Rotation rpm N.m(lbs ft) /rpm kW/HP/PS /rpm mm(in.) L(cu.in.)

WG752 Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle Gasoline engine

DF752 Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle engine Gasoline use LPG use

NET INTERMITTENT

20 18 16 14 12 10 8

ft-lb
0.65 35 30 25 20

22

mm(in.) L(cu.in.)

3 68 x 68 (2.68 x2.68) 0.740 (45.2) 18.3/24.5/24.9/3600 17.1/23.0/23.3/3600 13.4/18.0/18.2/3600 3850 1500 54.9(40.5) /2400 Unleaded gasoline 52.0(38.3) /2400 * Commercial LPG
1

12 10

17.5/23.5/23.8 /3600 16.4/22.0/22.3 /3600 12.7/17.0/17.3 /3600

NET INTERMITTENT

WG752

2000

2400

2800

3200

280 0.60 260 0.55 240 0.50 220 0.45 200 3600

ENGINE SPEED (rpm)

Gasoline Use

LP Gas Use
NET INTERMITTENT

NET CONT.

24

18 16 14
NET CONT.

60 55 50 45 40 35 30

BRAKE HORSEPOWER

18 16 14 12 10

V-kW V-W kg(lbs.) mm(in.)

12 10 8

421.0 x 392.0 x540.0(16.57 x15.44x21.26) 421.0 x392.0 x 501.0(16.57 x15.44x19.72) Counterclockwise(viewed from the flywheel side)

0.65 280 0.60 260 0.55 240 0.50 220 0.45 200 3600

NET INTERMITTENT

Note: *1LPG regulator with vaporizer operates on a liquid withdrawal type system. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. * Dry weight is according to Kubotas standard specification. When specification varies, the weight will vary accordingly.

DF752

2000

2400

2800

3200

ENGINE SPEED (rpm)

SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION

Forced Iubricating by trochoid pump Quality better than SH class Radiator(Not included in the basic specification) 12-0.7 12-150 61.7(136.0)

N-m

NET INTERMITTENT

20

lb/HPh

g/kWh

ft-lb

22

TORQUE

40

kW

HP

SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION

lb/HPh

g/kWh

TORQUE

40

WG/DF 972
Dimensions mm(in.)
442.6(17.40) 402.0(15.80) 202.0(7.95) 18.0(0.71) 200.0(7.88)
WG972 DF972

215.0(8.46)

Shown above: with Kubota Standard flywheel and rear-end-plate. Option kit for Clutch No.6 1/2" Flywheel and SAE No.5 Flywheel Housing is also available.

503.1(19.80)

88.0(3.46) 88.0(3.46)

Specifications
Model Type Cylinders Bore x Stroke Displacement Gross intermittent Output Net intermittent Net Continuous No Load High Idling Speed No Load Low Idling Speed Max. Torque Fuel Lubricating System Lubricating Oil Cooling system Starter Capacity Alternator Capacity Dry Weight Dimensions(L x W x H) Direction of Rotation
1

Performance Curve
WG972 mm(in.) L(cu.in.) Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle Gasoline engine DF972 Vertical,Liquid-Cooled 4-cycle engine
BRAKE HORSEPOWER kW HP
NET CONT. NET INTERMITTENT

32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14

24 22

80 70 60 50 40

50 40 30

Gasoline use

LPG use

N-m

14 12 10

kW/HP/PS /rpm

23.1/31.0/31.4/3600 20.9/28.0/28.4/3600

22.0/29.0/29.9 /3600 17.5/23.5/23.8 /3600

500 0.80 450 0.75 400 0.70 0.65 350 0.60 0.55 300 0.50 3600

NET INTERMITTENT

rpm N.m(lbs ft) /rpm

3850 1500 73.5(52.9) /2400 Unleaded gasoline 69.6(50.0) /2400 *1Commercial LPG

WG972

2000

2400

2800

3200

ENGINE SPEED (rpm)

Gasoline Use

LP Gas Use
NET INTERMITTENT

BRAKE HORSEPOWER

V-kW V-W kg(lbs.) mm(in.)

Note: * LPG regulator with vaporizer operates on a liquid withdrawal type system. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. * Dry weight is according to Kubotas standard specification. When specification varies, the weight will vary accordingly.

18 16 14

14 12 10
NET INTERMITTENT

450 400 350 300 0.50 0.60

DF972

2000

2400

2800

3200

250 0.40 3600

ENGINE SPEED (rpm)

g/kWh

20

lb/HPh

442.6 x402.0 x 503.1(17.40x15.80x 19.80) Counterclockwise(viewed from the flywheel side)

22

16

SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION

Forced Iubricating by trochoid pump Quality better than SH class Radiator(Not included in the basic specification) 12-1.0 12-480 72.0(159.0)

kW

HP

NET CONT.

32 30 28 26 24

24 22 20 18
NET INTERMITTENT

80 70 60 50 40

g/kWh

24.2/32.5/32.9/3600

50 40 30

N-m

NET CONT.

ft-lb

TORQUE

60

lb/HPh

23.1/31.0/31.4 /3600

16

SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION

mm(in.) L(cu.in.)

3 74.5 x 73.6(2.93 x2.90) 0.962(58.7)

NET INTERMITTENT

20 18
NET CONT.

ft-lb

TORQUE

60