Kubota M8-181

The Kubota M8-181 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 408.3 ci 6.7 L engine. The rated power output is 180 hp 134.2 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 19510 lbs 8849 kg.

Overview

	2020 - M8 SeriesRow-Crop tractorVersatile built
2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

Production
Distributor	Kubota
Manufacturer	Versatile
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Winnigpeg, Manitoba, Canada

Kubota M8-181 Engine
Cummins 6.7L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	99 gal 374.7 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	9 gal 34.1 L
Engine details ...

Kubota M8-181 Power
Engine	180 hp 134.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	145 hp 108.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	158.26 hp 118.0 kW
PTO (tested)	169.73 hp 126.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center load sensing
Rear valves	3 to 5
Pump flow	31.7 gpm 120.0 lpm
	42.2 gpmOptOptional 159.7 lpm
SCV flow	31.7 gpm 120.0 lpm
Steering flow	11.1 gpm 42.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	12478 lbs 5660 kg
	15543 lbsOptOptional 7050 kg
Front Hitch	IIIN
Front lift	8818 lbs 3999 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
	1000 (1.75)
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	114 inches 289 cm
Weight	19510 lbs 8849 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
M8 Built Right. Built Ready. published in 2021, by Kubota

Engine

	2020 - M8 SeriesRow-Crop tractorVersatile built
2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

Engine Detail — 408.3 ci / 6.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins B6.7
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	408.3 ci 6.7 L
Bore/Stroke	4.21x4.88 inches 107 x 124 mm
Emissions	Tier 4
Power	180 hp 134.2 kW
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

	2020 - M8 SeriesRow-Crop tractorVersatile built
2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

Transmission options
30-speed six-speed power shift
continuously-variable transmission

Transmission — 30 forward and 15 reverse six-speed power shift

Type	six-speed power shift
Gears	30 forward and 15 reverse

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse continuously-variable transmission

Type	continuously-variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

	2020 - M8 SeriesRow-Crop tractorVersatile built
2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

Kubota M8-181 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	114 inches 289 cm
Height	128 inches 325 cm
Shipping weight	19510 lbs 8849 kg
Bar rear axle	4.13 by 98 inches 104 by 2489 mm
Bar rear axle	4.13 by 118 inches 104 by 2997 mm

Tests

	2020 - M8 SeriesRow-Crop tractorVersatile built
2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

OCED Tractor Test 2217
Diesel 30-speed 4WD June 22 - 25, 2020 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2217 file
PTO performance
Max power	169.73 hp 126.6 kW
Fuel use	9.5 gal/hour 36.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	163.60 hp 122.0 kW
Fuel use	9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	167.00 hp 124.5 kW
Fuel use	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	158.26 hp 118.0 kW
Fuel use	9.9 gal/hour 37.5 l/hour
Max pull	21975 lbs 9967 kg

Attachments

	2020 - M8 SeriesRow-Crop tractorVersatile built
2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

2020 -
M8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Versatile built

Photos

Kubota M8-181 tractor photo