Kubota M5500

The Kubota M5500 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 182.2 ci 3.0 L engine. The rated power output is 63 hp 47.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4224 to 5500 pounds.

Overview

	1979 - 1984 Utility tractor
1979 - 1984
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Original price was $21,000 in 1984

Variants
M5500DT	4WD

Kubota M5500 Engine
Kubota 3.0L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	14.3 gal 54.1 L
Engine details ...

Kubota M5500 Transmission
16-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Kubota M5500 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves	1
Pump flow	8.1 gpm 30.7 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 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2016

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
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

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.

Dimensions

Kubota M5500 Tires
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
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
2WD Shipping	4224 lbs 1916 kg
4WD Shipping	5069 lbs 2299 kg
Operating	5500 lbs (4WD) 2494 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1369
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

Kubota M5500

Kubota M5500

Kubota M5500

Kubota M5500