Kubota M6950

The Kubota M6950 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 243.1 ci 4.0 L engine. The rated power output is 71 hp 52.9 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 5778 to 7045 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1993 M50 SeriesUtility tractor
1983 - 1993
M50 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor
Built in Japan

Variants
M6950F	2WD
M6950DT	4WD

Kubota M6950 Engine
Kubota 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Kubota M6950 Transmission
12-speed synchronized
Transmission details ...

Kubota M6950 Power
Engine (net)	71 hp 52.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	66 hp 49.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	55.16 hp 41.1 kW
PTO (tested)	66.44 hp 49.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	26.4 gal 99.9 L
Hydraulic system	13.2 gal 50.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	13.2 gal 50.0 L
Pressure	2630 psi 181.3 bar
Valves	1 or 2
Total flow	11 gpm 41.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift (at ends)	4848 lbs 2199 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4475 lbs 2029 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
Engine RPM	540@2035
	1000@2389

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	93.9 inches 238 cm
4WD Wheelbase	94.9 inches 241 cm
Weight	5778 to 7045 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
2WD Rear tire	18.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	65 (with cab)
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	300

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
M-Series published in 1985, by Kubota
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 243.1 ci / 4.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota V4300-2A
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	243.1 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke	4.13x4.53 inches 105 x 115 mm
Power (net)	71 hp 52.9 kW
Air cleaner	single paper element
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	13.9 qts 13.2 L
Coolant capacity	14.4 qts 13.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse synchronized

Type	synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	single dry plate
Oil capacity	52.8 qts 50.0 L
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in four ranges (A-D). Shifts between gears are synchronized.
With 18.4-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

Kubota M6950 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-28
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	93.9 inches 238 cm
4WD Wheelbase	94.9 inches 241 cm
Length	152.8 inches 388 cm
Width	78.2 inches 198 cm
2WD Height (exhaust)	93.9 inches 238 cm
4WD Height (exhaust)	94.9 inches 241 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)	21.1 inches 53 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	15.1 inches 38 cm
2WD Front tread	55.9 to 79.5 inches 141 to 201 cm
4WD Front tread	60.6 to 68.5 inches 153 to 173 cm
Rear tread	59.8 to 79.5 inches 151 to 201 cm

Kubota M6950 Weight
2WD Shipping	5,778 lbs 2620 kg
4WD Shipping	6,622 lbs 3003 kg
Operating	7,045 lbs (4WD ROPS) 3195 kg
Ballasted	9,575 lbs 4343 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1498
Diesel 12-speed 4WD September 27 - October 13, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1498 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	66.44 hp 49.5 kW
Fuel use	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	63.96 hp 47.7 kW
Fuel use	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	55.16 hp 41.1 kW
Fuel use	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Max pull	8,465 lbs 3839 kg

Photos

Kubota M6950