Kubota M96S
The Kubota M96S is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 95 hp / 70.8 kW. Transmission: Swing Shift Plus with creeper. Operating weight: 6261 to 8025 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 95 hp / 70.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
46.2 gal
174.9 L
Transmission
Swing Shift Plus with creeper
Operating Weight
6261 to 8025 pounds
Overview
 | 2007 - 2014
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price | $31,673 (2011) |
Variants | |
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M96SH | 2WD ROPS 16-speed |
M96SDS | 4WD ROPS 32-speed |
M96SDSC | 4WD cab 32-speed |
M96SHDM | mudder |
Kubota M96S Engine | |
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Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota M96S Power | |
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Engine (net) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 84 hp
62.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear or front-and-rear (4WD) (2WD) |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy. Cab with heat and air-conditioning optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 46.2 gal
174.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 16.6 gal
62.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 16.6 gal
62.8 L |
Pressure | 2844 psi
196.1 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 17.2 gpm
65.1 lpm |
Total flow | 29.3 gpm
110.9 lpm |
Steering flow | 12.1 gpm
45.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at ends) | 5,560 lbs
2522 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4,630 lbs
2100 kg |
7,490 lbs (optional)
3397 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
540/1000 (optional) | |
Engine RPM | 540@2205 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 95.9 inches
243 cm |
Weight | 6261 to 8025 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 (ROPS) |
60 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 900 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 230 ci / 3.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V3800-DI-T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 230 ci
3.8 L |
Emissions | Tier III |
Emission control | EGR |
Power (net) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 11.3 qts
10.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 9.6 qts
9.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partially synchronized | |
32-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed partially synchronized | |
48-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — Swing Shift
Transmission | Swing Shift |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 66.4 qts
62.8 L |
Four synchronized gears in two synchronized ranges plus additional non-synchronized high-low range. Hydraulic shuttle. | |
Transmission — Swing Shift Plus Dual Speed
Transmission | Swing Shift Plus Dual Speed |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 32 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 66.4 qts
62.8 L |
Dual Speed adds a push-button power shift at each gear in the basic Swing Shift transmission. | |
Transmission — Swing Shift with creeper
Transmission | Swing Shift with creeper |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Transmission — Swing Shift Plus with creeper
Transmission | Swing Shift Plus with creeper |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 48 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota M96S Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) |
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD) | |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD) |
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R34 (2WD) | |
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 95.9 inches
243 cm |
Length | 163 inches
414 cm |
Width | 91 inches (2WD)
231 cm |
93 inches (4WD)
236 cm | |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15.2 inches
38 cm |
Front tread | 60.6 to 80.3 inches
153 to 203 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 59.8 to 63.8 inches
151 to 162 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 67.7 to 79.5 inches
171 to 201 cm |
Rear tread | 67.1 to 81.1 inches
170 to 205 cm (4WD) |
Kubota M96S Weight | |
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6,261 lbs (2WD ROPS)
2839 kg | |
7,430 lbs (4WD ROPS)
3370 kg | |
8,025 lbs (4WD cab)
3640 kg | |
Kubota M96S Height | |
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ROPS | 103 inches
261 cm |
79 inches (folded)
200 cm | |
Cab | 104 inches
264 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Kubota LA1403 Height Position loader | |
Kubota LA1403 Power Position loader |
Photos
Kubota M96S tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota M96S based on its 95 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 M96S.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.4 hrs
Approximately 9.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (46.2 gal / 174.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~4.9 gal/hr (18.7 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 M96S Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M96S.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)95 hp
Kilowatts (kW)70.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)96.3 PS
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