Kubota M135X
The Kubota M135X is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 373.7 ci 6.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 135 hp / 100.7 kW. Transmission: Intell-Shift Creeper. Operating weight: 10,141 lbs 4599 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 135 hp / 100.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
50.2 gal
190.0 L
Transmission
Intell-Shift Creeper
Operating Weight
10,141 lbs
4599 kg
Overview
 | 2009 - 2014
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price | $69,644 (2011) |
Variants | |
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M135XDTC | standard front axle |
M135XDTSC | front-axle suspension |
Kubota M135X Engine | |
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Kubota 6.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota M135X Power | |
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Engine (net) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 118 hp
88.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 103.87 hp
77.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 123.20 hp
91.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional radio/CD-player. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 50.2 gal
190.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.8 gal
59.8 L |
Front axle | 17.5 qts
16.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 15.8 gal
59.8 L |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 20.4 gpm
77.2 lpm |
Total flow | 35.7 gpm
135.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 15.3 gpm
57.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at ends) | 5,809 lbs
2634 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5,203 lbs
2360 kg |
9,447 lbs (optional)
4285 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2035 |
1000@2210 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 inches
268 cm |
Weight | 10,141 lbs
4599 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R24 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 80 |
Battery CCA | 1090 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 373.7 ci / 6.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V6108-TI-CRS |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 373.7 ci
6.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.65x5.51 inches
118 x 140 mm |
Power (net) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 15.4 qts
14.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 15.9 qts
15.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial powershift | |
24-speed |
Transmission — Intelli-Shift
Transmission | Intelli-Shift |
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet discs |
Oil capacity | 63.2 qts
59.8 L |
Eight-speed power shift two-range mechanical shift operated via clutch button. | |
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Transmission | Intell-Shift Creeper |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota M135X Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 420/70R24. Rear: |
Front: 520/80R38. Rear: | |
Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 16.9-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 inches
268 cm |
Length | 171.7 inches
436 cm |
Width | 89 inches
226 cm |
Height | 107.3 inches
272 cm |
Weight | 10,141 lbs
4599 kg |
Ballasted weight | 14,405 lbs
6534 kg |
Ground clearance | 24.2 inches
61 cm |
Front tread | 69.7 to 73.6 inches
177 to 186 cm |
Rear tread | 62.6 to 82.3 inches
159 to 209 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1985 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
October 27 - November 4, 2010
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1985 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 123.20 hp
91.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 121.99 hp
91.0 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 120.74 hp
90.0 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 103.87 hp
77.5 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Max pull | 14,102 lbs
6396 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Kubota LA2253 Height Position loader | |
Kubota LA2253 Power Position loader |
Photos
Left-side profile of the Kubota M135X.
Kubota M135X with front loader, right side.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota M135X based on its 135 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota M135X.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.2 hrs
Approximately 7.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (50.2 gal / 190 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7 gal/hr (26.6 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota M135X Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M135X.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)135 hp
Kilowatts (kW)100.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)136.9 PS
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