Kubota M120

The Kubota M120 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 356 ci 5.8 L engine. The rated power output is 120 hp 89.5 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 9040 to 9700 pounds.

Overview

	1998 - 2004 M SeriesUtility tractor
1998 - 2004
M Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor
During official testing, the Kubota M120DT failed to meet claimed hydraulic flow and three-point lift, with the basic hitch lifting 3,280 pounds (instead of 5,200).

Variants
M120DT	4WD

Kubota M120 Engine
Kubota 5.8L 5-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Kubota M120 Power
Engine	120 hp 89.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	98 hp 73.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	89.3 hp 66.6 kW
PTO (tested)	103.1 hp 76.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	52.8 gal 199.8 L
Hydraulic system	15.25 gal 57.7 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	15.25 gal 57.7 L
Valves	2
Pump flow	20.6 gpm 78.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift	5200 lbs 2358 kg
	6570 lbs (external cylinder) 2980 kg
	7940 lbs (dual cylinder) 3601 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2035
	1000@2210

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	103.7 inches 263 cm
4WD Wheelbase	105.9 inches 268 cm
Weight	9040 to 9700 pounds
Front tire	11.00-16
2WD Rear tire	18.4R-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
1999 Products published by Kubota
Americans on Kubota published in 2000
M-110/M-120 published in 1998, by Kubota
Product Guide: M-Series Advanced Tractors published in 1998, by Kubota
Product Guide: M-110 & M-120 published in 1999, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 356 ci / 5.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota F5802
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 5-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	356 ci 5.8 L
Bore/Stroke	4.291x4.922 inches 109 x 125 mm
Power	120 hp 89.5 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Rated RPM	2400
Torque	340 lb-ft 461.0 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	14.4 qts 13.6 L

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed eight-speed power shift
24-speed creeper

Transmission — 16 forward and reverse eight-speed power shift

Type	eight-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Eight-speed push-button power shift with two ranges (low/high). Push-button clutch button for range shifts. Electro-hydraulic power shuttle.
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
Transmission
Type	creeper
Gears	24 forward and reverse

Dimensions

Kubota M120 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4R-38

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	103.7 inches 263 cm
4WD Wheelbase	105.9 inches 268 cm
Length	171.9 inches 436 cm
Width	86.4 inches 219 cm
Height (cab)	107.3 inches 272 cm
Clearance (front axle)	24.2 inches 61 cm

Kubota M120 Weight
2WD	9040 lbs 4100 kg
4WD	9700 lbs 4399 kg
Ballasted	12985 lbs 5889 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1841
Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 1 - 31, 1999 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1841 file
PTO performance
Max power	103.1 hp 76.9 kW
Fuel use	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	100.3 hp 74.8 kW
Fuel use	6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	102.3 hp 76.3 kW
Fuel use	6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	89.3 hp 66.6 kW
Fuel use	6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour
Gear 2H used for power test.
Max pull	12,565 lbs 5699 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Kubota LA1301 loader
Kubota LA1601 loader

Photos

Kubota M120