Kubota M5500
The Kubota M5500 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 182.2 ci 3.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 63 hp / 47.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4224 to 5500 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 63 hp / 47.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
14.3 gal
54.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4224 to 5500 pounds
Overview
 | 1979 - 1984
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $21,000 in 1984 | |
Variants | |
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M5500DT | 4WD |
Kubota M5500 Engine | |
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Kubota 3.0L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 14.3 gal
54.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota M5500 Transmission | |
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16-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Kubota M5500 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 63 hp
47.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 44.06 hp
32.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 53.99 hp
40.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3300 lbs
1496 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2016 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 78.2 inches
198 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 80.9 inches
205 cm |
Weight | 4224 to 5500 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Tractors and Excavators published in 1981, by Kubota | |
Tractors and Excavators published in 1982, by Kubota | |
M5500/M5500DT published in 1979, by Kubota | |
Diesel Tractor M5500 F/DT published in 1981, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 182.2 ci / 3.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D3000-A |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 182.2 ci
3.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.134x4.528 inches
105 x 115 mm |
Power (gross) | 63 hp
47.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Torque | 148 lb-ft
200.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Kubota M5500 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota M5500 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 16.9-28 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 78.2 inches
198 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 80.9 inches
205 cm |
2WD Length | 132.5 inches
336 cm |
4WD Length | 139 inches
353 cm |
2WD Width | 66.1 inches
167 cm |
4WD Width | 72.9 inches
185 cm |
2WD Height (exhaust) | 89.5 inches
227 cm |
4WD Height (exhaust) | 90 inches
228 cm |
2WD Ground clearance | 16.7 inches
42 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
2WD Front tread | 50.5 to 77.9 inches
128 to 197 cm |
Front tread | 57.1 inches
145 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 51.2 to 74.8 inches
130 to 189 cm |
Kubota M5500 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 4224 lbs
1916 kg |
4WD Shipping | 5069 lbs
2299 kg |
Operating | 5500 lbs (4WD)
2494 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1369 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1369 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 53.99 hp
40.3 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 49.18 hp
36.7 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 44.06 hp
32.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Max pull | 7754 lbs
3517 kg |
Photos
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota M5500 based on its 63 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota M5500.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.4 hrs
Approximately 4.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (14.3 gal / 54.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.3 gal/hr (12.4 L/hr)
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 M5500 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M5500.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)63 hp
Kilowatts (kW)47 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)63.9 PS
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