Kubota M6970

The Kubota M6970 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 243.1 ci 4.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 72 hp / 53.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 77 hp / 57.4 kW. Operating weight: 6922 lbs 3139 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 72 hp / 53.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 77 hp / 57.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
26.4 gal 99.9 L
Operating Weight
6922 lbs 3139 kg

Overview

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1990 - 1998 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Kubota
Utility tractor
Kubota M6970 Engine
Kubota 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
26.4 gal 99.9 L
Engine details ...
Kubota M6970 Power
Engine (gross)
77 hp 57.4 kW
Engine (net)
72 hp 53.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
66.3 hp 49.4 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock
standard
Steering
hydrostatic power
Wet disc brakes
Four-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Hydraulics
Pressure
2630 psi 181.3 bar
Pump flow
16.3 gpm 61.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)
5952 lbs 2699 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4848 lbs 2199 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
89 inches 226 cm
Weight
6922 lbs 3139 kg
Front tire
11.2-24
Rear tire
18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
200

Engine

Engine Detail — 243.1 ci / 4.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Kubota V4000-2
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)
72 hp 53.7 kW
Power (gross)
77 hp 57.4 kW
Rated RPM
2400
Torque
188.7 lb-ft 255.9 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
13.9 qts 13.2 L
Coolant capacity
14.4 qts 13.6 L

Transmission

Transmission
Clutch
dry disc

Dimensions

Kubota M6970 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase
89 inches 226 cm
Length
152.8 inches 388 cm
Width
72.8 inches 184 cm
Height (exhaust)
104.1 inches 264 cm
Weight
6922 lbs 3139 kg
Ground clearance
15.2 inches 38 cm
Front tread
60.6 to 68.5 inches 153 to 173 cm
Rear tread
61.8 to 77.6 inches 156 to 197 cm

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota M6970.

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 M6970 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M6970.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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