Kubota M7-172
The Kubota M7-172 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 373.7 ci 6.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 170 hp / 126.8 kW. Transmission: KVT. Operating weight: 13889 lbs 6300 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 170 hp / 126.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
87.2 gal
330.1 L
Transmission
KVT
Operating Weight
13889 lbs
6300 kg
Overview
 | 2018 - 2020
M7-2 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
M7-2 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Bierne, France | |
Kubota M7-172 Engine | |
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Kubota 6.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 87.2 gal
330.1 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota M7-172 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 175 hp
130.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 118.7 hp
88.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 147.26 hp
109.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
closed center OptOptional | |
Pump flow | 21.1 gpm (open center)
79.9 lpm |
29 gpm (closed center)
109.8 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at ends) | 20723 lbs
9399 kg |
Front lift | 8598 lbs
3900 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540E@1608 |
540@2005 | |
1000E@1600 | |
1000@1995 | |
Front PTO | independent |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 107.1 inches
272 cm |
Weight | 13889 lbs
6300 kg |
Front tire | 540/65R28 |
Rear tire | 650/65R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
M7002 Series published in 2018, by Kubota | |
M7-2 Series published in 2021, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 373.7 ci / 6.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V6108-CR |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 373.7 ci
6.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.65x5.51 inches
118 x 140 mm |
Emissions | Stage IV |
Rated Power (gross) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 175 hp
130.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 1900 |
Torque | 524 lb-ft
710.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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30-speed 6-speed power shift | |
infinitely variable transmission | |
54-speed creeper |
Transmission — 30 forward and 15 reverse 6-speed power shift
Type | 6-speed power shift |
Gears | 30 forward and 15 reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Six power shift gears in five synchronized ranges with shuttle. | |
Transmission — KVT
Transmission | KVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 54 forward and 27 reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota M7-172 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 540/65R28. Rear: 650/65R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 107.1 inches
272 cm |
Length | 187.8 inches
477 cm |
Width | 98.4 inches
249 cm |
Height | 119.3 inches
303 cm |
Shipping weight | 13889 lbs
6300 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2216 | |
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Diesel Power shift 4WD
October 31 - November 8, 2019
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2216 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 147.26 hp
109.8 kW |
Fuel use | 8.7 gal/hour
32.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 126.74 hp
94.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 142.91 hp
106.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.8 gal/hour
33.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 118.7 hp
88.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Max pull | 17033 lbs
7726 kg |
Photos
Kubota M7-172 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota M7-172 based on its 170 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 M7-172.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.9 hrs
Approximately 9.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (87.2 gal / 330.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.8 gal/hr (33.5 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 M7-172 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M7-172.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)170 hp
Kilowatts (kW)126.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)172.4 PS
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