Kubota M8970
The Kubota M8970 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 261.9 ci 4.3 L engine. The rated power output is 97 hp 72.3 kW. Operating weight: 7716 lbs 3499 kg.
Engine Power
97 hp
72.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
31.7 gal
120.0 L
Operating Weight
7716 lbs
3499 kg
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Overview
 | 1990 - 1998
Utility tractor |
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1990 - 1998 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Kubota M8970 Engine | |
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Kubota 4.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 31.7 gal
120.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota M8970 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 104.5 hp
77.9 kW |
Engine (net) | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 85 hp
63.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | standard |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2630 psi
181.3 bar |
Pump flow | 16.3 gpm
61.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 97.2 inches
246 cm |
Weight | 7716 lbs
3499 kg |
Front tire | 12.4-24 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 200 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 261.9 ci / 4.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V4300-T-A |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 261.9 ci
4.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.3x4.5 inches
109 x 114 mm |
Power (net) | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
Power (gross) | 104.5 hp
77.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Torque | 248.2 lb-ft
336.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16.3 qts
15.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 15.4 qts
14.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission | |
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Clutch | dry disc |
Dimensions
Kubota M8970 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 97.2 inches
246 cm |
Length | 160.2 inches
406 cm |
Width | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 115 inches
292 cm |
Weight | 7716 lbs
3499 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.5 inches
41 cm |
Front tread | 64.6 to 68.5 inches
164 to 173 cm |
Rear tread | 62.2 to 81.1 inches
157 to 205 cm |
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