Kubota M7-171
The Kubota M7-171 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 374 ci 6.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 168 hp / 125.3 kW. Transmission: ZF. Operating weight: 15097 lbs 6847 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 168 hp / 125.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
87 gal
329.3 L
Transmission
ZF
Operating Weight
15097 lbs
6847 kg
Overview
 | 2015 - 2018
M7-1 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
M7-1 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Bierne, France | |
Kubota M7-171 Engine | |
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Kubota 6.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 87 gal
329.3 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota M7-171 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 168 hp
125.3 kW |
Engine (max) | 173 hp
129.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 137.69 hp
102.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 148.60 hp
110.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center *Standard |
closed center load sensing *Premium | |
Pump flow | 21 gpm*Standard
79.5 lpm |
29 gpm*Premium
109.8 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Control | lower-link electronic draft sensing |
Rear lift (at ends) | 14770 lbs
6699 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000/1000E |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 107 inches
271 cm |
Weight | 15097 lbs
6847 kg |
Front tire | 14.9R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 150 |
200 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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M7 Series published in 2016, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 374 ci / 6.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V6108 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 374 ci
6.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.65x5.51 inches
118 x 140 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction |
Rated Power (gross) | 168 hp
125.3 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 173 hp
129.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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24-speed power shift | |
continuously variable transmission |
Transmission — ZF
Transmission | ZF |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse continuously variable transmission
Manufacturer | ZF |
Type | continuously variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota M7-171 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 107 inches
271 cm |
Length | 188 inches
477 cm |
Width | 98.4 inches (flange axle)
249 cm |
110 inches (bar axle)
279 cm | |
Height | 119 inches
302 cm |
Shipping weight | 15097 lbs
6847 kg |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 110 inch length
2794 mm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2178 | |
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Diesel 24-speed 4WD
May 10 - 19, 2017
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2178 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 148.60 hp
110.8 kW |
Fuel use | 9.4 gal/hour
35.6 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 145.93 hp
108.8 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 146.39 hp
109.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 137.69 hp
102.7 kW |
Fuel use | 9.5 gal/hour
36.0 l/hour |
Max pull | 17131 lbs
7770 kg |
Photos
Kubota M7-171
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota M7-171 based on its 168 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 M7-171.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs
Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (87 gal / 329.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.7 gal/hr (33.1 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 M7-171 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M7-171.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)168 hp
Kilowatts (kW)125.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)170.3 PS
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