Kubota M5030

The Kubota M5030 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 170.3 ci 2.8 L engine. The rated power output is 54 hp 40.3 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4188 to 4982 pounds.

Overview

	1986 - 1996 M30 SeriesUtility tractor
1986 - 1996
M30 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor
The Kubota M5030 was available in both utility and low-profile chassis.

Variants
M5030F	2WD
M5030DT	4WD

Kubota M5030 Engine
Kubota 2.8L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Kubota M5030 Transmission
16-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

Kubota M5030 Power
Engine	54 hp 40.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	42 hp 31.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	49 hp 36.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	41.27 hp 30.8 kW
PTO (tested)	49.77 hp 37.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	standard
Power steering
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	16.9 gal 64.0 L
2WD Hydraulic system	12.7 gal 48.1 L
4WD Hydraulic system	14.9 gal 56.4 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
2WD Capacity	12.7 gal 48.1 L
4WD Capacity	14.9 gal 56.4 L
Pressure	2630 psi 181.3 bar
Valves	1
Total flow	11 gpm 41.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift (at ends)	3968 lbs 1799 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3,307 lbs 1500 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	78.7 inches 199 cm
4WD Wheelbase	79.1 inches 200 cm
Weight	4188 to 4982 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
2WD Rear tire	14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
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 — 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	54 hp 40.3 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	15.6 qts 14.8 L
Coolant capacity	8.7 qts 8.2 L

Transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry plate
2WD Oil capacity	50.7 qts 48.0 L
4WD Oil capacity	59.7 qts 56.5 L

Dimensions

Kubota M5030 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 14.9-28
	Front: 6.50-15. Rear: 14.9-24 (2WD Low Profile)
	Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)
2WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28
	Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	78.7 inches 199 cm
4WD Wheelbase	79.1 inches 200 cm
2WD Length	135 inches 342 cm
4WD Length	138.1 inches 350 cm
Width	74.9 inches 190 cm
	73.5 inches (4WD Low Profile) 186 cm
2WD Weight	4188 lbs 1899 kg
4WD Weight	4982 lbs 2259 kg
2WD Ground clearance	18.9 inches 48 cm
4WD Ground clearance	17.3 inches 43 cm
	15 inches (2WD Low Profile) 38 cm
	14.4 inches (4WD Low Profile) 36 cm
2WD Front tread	55.1 to 78.7 inches 139 to 199 cm
4WD Front tread	52.4 to 59.8 inches 133 to 151 cm
Rear tread	59.9 to 75.6 inches 152 to 192 cm

Kubota M5030 Height
Hood	56.1 inches 142 cm
	53.1 inches (Low Profile) 134 cm
Exhaust	89.7 inches 227 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1595
Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 12 - 22, 1986 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1595 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	49.77 hp 37.1 kW
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	48.94 hp 36.5 kW
Fuel use	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	41.27 hp 30.8 kW
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Max pull	6,004 lbs 2723 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
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Photos

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