Kubota M4900
The Kubota M4900 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 167.6 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 49.5 hp / 36.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 54 hp / 40.3 kW. Transmission: creeper. Operating weight: 3748 to 4497 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 49.5 hp / 36.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 54 hp / 40.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17.2 gal
65.1 L
Transmission
creeper
Operating Weight
3748 to 4497 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2001 - 2008
M SeriesUtility tractor
M Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Kubota M4900 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.7L 5-cyl diesel | |
ROPS Fuel tank | 17.2 gal
65.1 L |
Cab Fuel tank | 25.1 gal
95.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota M4900 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
Engine (net) | 49.5 hp
36.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Total flow | 17.1 gpm
64.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position control and top-link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at ends) | 4200 lbs
1905 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3310 lbs
1501 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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ROPS Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Cab Wheelbase | 81.7 inches
207 cm |
Weight | 3748 to 4497 pounds |
Front tire | 8.3-24 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Cab Charging amps | 60 |
Battery CCA | 700 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Diesel Tractor M4900/M5700/M6800/M8200/M9000 published in 2003, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 167.6 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota F2803 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 5-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 167.6 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.43x3.64 inches
87 x 92 mm |
Power (net) | 49.5 hp
36.9 kW |
Power (gross) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 6.6 qts
6.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
8-speed synchronized shuttle | |
12-speed |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 42.4 qts
40.1 L |
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse synchronized shuttle
Type | synchronized shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 42.4 qts
40.1 L |
Four synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle. | |
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Transmission | |
Transmission | creeper |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota M4900 Tires | |
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Ag front | 8.3-24 (2WD) |
8.3-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Lawn/turf front | 9.00-10 (2WD) |
29x12.5-15 (4WD) | |
Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1R3 |
Industrial front | 12.5/80-18 R4 |
Industrial rear | 16.9-24 R4 |
Dimensions | |
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ROPS Wheelbase | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Cab Wheelbase | 81.7 inches
207 cm |
2WD ROPS Length | 137.6 inches
349 cm |
4WD ROPS Length | 134.1 inches
340 cm |
2WD Cab Length | 140.6 inches
357 cm |
4WD Cab Length | 137 inches
347 cm |
Width | 67.2 inches*Minimum
170 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Height (cab) | 97.8 inches
248 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 16.9 inches
42 cm |
2WD Front tread | 55.9 to 71.7 inches
141 to 182 cm |
4WD Front tread | 52.3 to 56.3 inches
132 to 143 cm |
Rear tread | 51.9 to 67.7 inches
131 to 171 cm |
Kubota M4900 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS Shipping | 3748 lbs
1700 kg |
4WD ROPS Shipping | 3968 lbs
1799 kg |
2WD Cab Shipping | 4277 lbs
1940 kg |
4WD Cab Shipping | 4497 lbs
2039 kg |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota M4900.
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 M4900 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M4900.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 49.5 hp / 36.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 54 hp / 40.3 kW
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