Kubota M4970
The Kubota M4970 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 170.3 ci 2.8 L engine. The rated power output is 49.5 hp 36.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 5379 lbs 2439 kg.
Engine Power
49.5 hp
36.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18.5 gal
70.0 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
5379 lbs
2439 kg
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Overview
 | 1986 - 1988
M70 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1986 - 1988 | |
M70 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Kubota M4970 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 18.5 gal
70.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota M4970 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Kubota M4970 Power | |
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Engine | 49.5 hp
36.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 47.5 hp
35.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 9.25 gpm
35.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | JISII/I |
Rear lift | 4189 lbs
1900 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2194 |
1000@2530 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 83.1 inches
211 cm |
Weight | 5379 lbs
2439 kg |
Front tire | 8.3-22 |
Rear tire | 12.4-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual M70 (636830-9971-8) |
Engine
Engine Detail — 170.3 ci / 2.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota S2802 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 170.3 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.23 inches
85 x 82 mm |
Power | 49.5 hp
36.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 129 lb-ft
174.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 15.5 qts
14.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.7 qts
8.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
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Dimensions
Kubota M4970 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-22. Rear: 12.4-32 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 83.1 inches
211 cm |
Length | 143.5 inches
364 cm |
Width | 68.9 inches
175 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 95.3 inches
242 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 89.4 inches
227 cm |
Weight | 5379 lbs
2439 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.4 inches
36 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 55.1 inches
121 to 139 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 75.6 inches
121 to 192 cm |
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