Kubota M4500

The Kubota M4500 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 158.5 ci 2.6 L engine. The rated power output is 55.5 hp 41.4 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4220 to 5165 pounds.

Overview

	1978 - 1985 Utility tractor
1978 - 1985
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Variants
M4500DT	4WD
M4500-OC	orchard tractor

Kubota M4500 Engine
Kubota 2.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	14.3 gal 54.1 L
Engine details ...

Kubota M4500 Transmission
16-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

Kubota M4500 Power
Engine (gross)	55.5 hp 41.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	49 hp 36.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	41.09 hp 30.6 kW
PTO (tested)	49.72 hp 37.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	power assist
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Open operator station

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2485 psi 171.3 bar
Valves	1
Pump flow	7.3 gpm 27.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)	3300 lbs 1496 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@2193

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	78.2 inches 198 cm
Weight	4220 to 5165 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Tractors and Excavators published in 1981, by Kubota
Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota
Diesel M4500 published by Kubota
Diesel M4500 Tractor published in 1981, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 158.5 ci / 2.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota S2600-A
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 (gross)	55.5 hp 41.4 kW
Air cleaner	single paper element
Compression	21:1
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
With 14.9-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

Kubota M4500 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	14.9-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	78.2 inches 198 cm
Length	132.5 inches 336 cm
Width	66.1 inches 167 cm
Height (exhaust)	89.6 inches 227 cm
Ground clearance	16.7 inches 42 cm
Front tread	50.4 to 78 inches 128 to 198 cm
Rear tread	51.2 to 74.8 inches 130 to 189 cm

Kubota M4500 Weight
2WD Shipping	4220 lbs 1914 kg
4WD Shipping	4750 lbs 2154 kg
4WD Operating	5165 lbs 2342 kg
Ballasted	7800 lbs 3538 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1348
Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 12 - 22, 1980 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1348 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	49.72 hp 37.1 kW
Fuel use	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	44.49 hp 33.2 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	41.09 hp 30.6 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Max pull	5,932 lbs 2690 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
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Photos

Kubota M4500