Kubota M4030
The Kubota M4030 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 158.5 ci 2.6 L engine. The rated power output is 48 hp 35.8 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4078 to 4806 pounds.
Engine Power
48 hp
35.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.9 gal
64.0 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4078 to 4806 pounds
Kubota M4030 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1986 - 1989
M30 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1986 - 1989 | |
M30 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Variants | |
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M4030DT | 4WD |
M4030F | standard |
M4030L | low profile |
M4030SU | special utility |
Kubota M4030 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota M4030 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Kubota M4030 Power | |
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Engine | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 43 hp
32.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 36.53 hp
27.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 44.05 hp
32.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | standard |
Power steering | |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 16.9 gal
64.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 12.7 gal (2WD)
48.1 L |
14.9 gal (4WD)
56.4 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 12.7 gal (2WD)
48.1 L |
14.9 gal (4WD)
56.4 L | |
Pressure | 2630 psi
181.3 bar |
Valves | 1 |
Total flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3,968 lbs
1799 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,307 lbs
1500 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@2194 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 79.1 inches
200 cm |
Weight | 4078 to 4806 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Front Loaders published in 1988, by Kubota | |
Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* | |
Product Catalog published in 1990, by Kubota | |
M30 Series - Utility/Agri/Low Profile published in 1986, by Kubota | |
M30 Series - Utility-Agri/Low Profile/Narrow/Mudder published in 1991, by Kubota | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 158.5 ci / 2.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota S2602 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 158.5 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches
82 x 82 mm |
Power | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 15.6 qts
14.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.7 qts
8.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 50.7 qts (2WD)
48.0 L |
59.7 qts (4WD)
56.5 L | |
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Dimensions
Kubota M4030 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28 (2WD) |
Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 13.6-28 (4WD) | |
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (2WD Low Profile) | |
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile) | |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28 (2WD) |
Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD) | |
Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile) | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 79.1 inches
200 cm |
Length | 135 inches (2WD)
342 cm |
137 inches (4WD)
347 cm | |
Width | 72.8 inches
184 cm |
74.2 inches (2WD Low Profile)
188 cm | |
72.8 inches (4WD Low Profile)
184 cm | |
Ground clearance | 18.9 inches (2WD)
48 cm |
15.9 inches (4WD)
40 cm | |
15 inches (2WD Low Profile)
38 cm | |
14 inches (4WD Low Profile)
35 cm | |
Front tread | 55.1 to 78.7 inches
139 to 199 cm |
Rear tread | 59.3 to 74.8 inches
150 to 189 cm |
Kubota M4030 Weight | |
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2WD | 4078 lbs
1849 kg |
4WD | 4806 lbs
2180 kg |
Ballasted | 7375 lbs
3345 kg |
Kubota M4030 Height | |
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Hood | 55.1 inches
139 cm |
51.2 inches (2WD Low Profile)
130 cm | |
53.1 inches (4WD Low Profile)
134 cm | |
Exhaust | 88.5 inches
224 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1594 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 4WD
May 12 - 22, 1986
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1594 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 44.05 hp
32.8 kW |
Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 44.08 hp
32.9 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 36.53 hp
27.2 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Max pull | 5,673 lbs
2573 kg |
Attachments
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