Kubota M8030

The Kubota M8030 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 261.9 ci 4.3 L engine. The rated power output is 81 hp 60.4 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 5247 to 6172 pounds.

Overview

	1986 - 1997 M30 SeriesUtility tractor
1986 - 1997
M30 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor

Variants
M8030F	2WD
M8030DT	4WD
M8030DTM	mudder

Kubota M8030 Engine
Kubota 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Kubota M8030 Transmission
16-speed fully synchronized
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Kubota M8030 Power
Engine	81 hp 60.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	76 hp 56.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	63.20 hp 47.1 kW
PTO (tested)	76.91 hp 57.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	22.7 gal 85.9 L
Hydraulic system	16.2 gal 61.3 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	16.2 gal 61.3 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

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	87.4 inches 221 cm
4WD Wheelbase	89 inches 226 cm
Weight	5247 to 6172 pounds
Front tire	7.50-18
2WD Rear tire	18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

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
M30 Series - Utility/Agri/Low Profile published in 1986, by Kubota
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 261.9 ci / 4.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota V4300
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	261.9 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.29x4.53 inches 109 x 115 mm
Power	81 hp 60.4 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry 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 — 16 forward and 4 reverse fully synchronized

Type	fully synchronized
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	64.7 qts 61.2 L

Dimensions

Kubota M8030 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-30
	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-24 (Low-profile 2WD)
	Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24 (Low-profile 4WD)
2WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	87.4 inches 221 cm
4WD Wheelbase	89 inches 226 cm
2WD Length	141 inches 358 cm
4WD Length	156 inches 396 cm
Width	83.5 inches 212 cm
	76.1 inches (Low-Profile) 193 cm
2WD Ground clearance	21.1 inches 53 cm
4WD Ground clearance	15.4 inches 39 cm
	12.4 inches (Low-Profile 4WD) 31 cm
	16.7 inches (Low-Profile 2WD) 42 cm
2WD Front tread	56.7 to 80.3 inches 144 to 203 cm
4WD Front tread	57.9 to 61.8 inches 147 to 156 cm
Rear tread	63.5 to 76.4 inches 161 to 194 cm

Kubota M8030 Weight
2WD Shipping	5247 lbs 2380 kg
4WD Shipping	6172 lbs 2799 kg
Ballasted	9970 lbs 4522 kg

Kubota M8030 Height
Hood	59.4 inches 150 cm
	56.5 inches (Low-Profile) 143 cm
Exhaust	91.3 inches 231 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1598
Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 15 - June 4, 1986 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1598 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	76.91 hp 57.4 kW
Fuel use	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	70.47 hp 52.5 kW
Fuel use	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	63.20 hp 47.1 kW
Fuel use	4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour
Max pull	8,102 lbs 3675 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
Kubota M1250 loader
Kubota M1880A loader

Photos

Kubota M8030 tractor photo