Kubota M9960

The Kubota M9960 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is 100 hp 74.6 kW. Transmission: power shuttle. Operating weight: 5535 to 6810 pounds.

Overview

	2013 - 2016 M60 SeriesUtility tractor
2013 - 2016
M60 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor
During the Nebraska performance test, the M9960 was unable to lift the advertised 7275 pounds on the three-point lift. Actual lift was 6192 pounds.

Variants
M9960HF	2WD ROPS 8-speed
M9960HFC	2WD Cab 8-speed
M9960HD	4WD ROPS 8-speed
M9960HDC	4WD Cab 8-speed
M9960HD12	4WD ROPS 12-speed
M9960HDC12	4WD Cab 12-speed
M9960HDC24	4WD Cab 24-speed

Kubota M9960 Engine
Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel
ROPS Fuel tank	23.8 gal 90.1 L
Cab Fuel tank	29.1 gal 110.1 L
Engine details ...

Kubota M9960 Power
Engine (net)	100 hp 74.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	89 hp 66.4 kW
PTO (tested)	91.03 hp 67.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning. Optional air-ride seat and AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system.

Hydraulics
Valves	1 to 3
ROPS Pump flow	15.9 gpm 60.2 lpm
Cab Pump flow	17 gpm 64.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position control and top-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4630 lbs 2100 kg
	7275 lbs (optional) 3299 kg
Rear Arms	telescopic lower link ends

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

Dimensions & Tires
ROPS Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
Cab Wheelbase	88.6 inches 225 cm
Weight	5535 to 6810 pounds
Front tire	7.50-18
Rear tire	18.4-30 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
ROPS Charging amps	45
Cab Charging amps	60
Optional Charging amps	100
Battery volts	12

References
M8560/M9960 published in 2012, by Kubota

Engine

Engine Detail — 230 ci / 3.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota V3800-CR-TIE4
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	230 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x4.72 inches 100 x 120 mm
Emissions	Interim Tier IV
Emission control	exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Power (net)	100 hp 74.6 kW
Fuel system	common rail direct injection
Rated RPM	2400 (ROPS)
	2600 (cab)
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed power shuttle
12-speed
24-speed 2-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and reverse power shuttle

Type	power shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet discs
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high).

Transmission — power shuttle

Transmission	power shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet discs
Six synchronized gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high).

Transmission — 24 forward and reverse 2-speed power shift

Type	2-speed power shift
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet discs
Six synchronized gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high) with two-speed power shift.
With 480/70R34 rear tires.

Dimensions

Kubota M9960 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD)
	Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)

Dimensions
ROPS Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
Cab Wheelbase	88.6 inches 225 cm
2WD Length	153 inches 388 cm
4WD Length	148 inches 375 cm
Width	78 inches (min 2WD) 198 cm
	79 inches (min 4WD) 200 cm
Height (ROPS)	99.8 inches 253 cm
Height (cab)	101 inches 256 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)	20.5 inches 52 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	19.7 inches 50 cm
Flange rear axle
Front tread	56.7 to 80.3 inches 144 to 203 cm (2WD)
Front tread	59.8 to 63.8 inches 151 to 162 cm (4WD)
Rear tread	59.8 to 75.6 inches 151 to 192 cm

Kubota M9960 Weight
	5535 lbs (2WD ROPS) 2510 kg
	5950 lbs (4WD ROPS) 2698 kg
	6395 lbs (2WD Cab) 2900 kg
	6810 lbs (4WD Cab) 3089 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 2065
Diesel 24-speed 4WD June 6 - 13, 2013 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2065 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	91.03 hp 67.9 kW
Fuel use	5.7 gal/hour 21.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	86.90 hp 64.8 kW
Fuel use	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour

Attachments

Attachment overview
Kubota LA1353A loader

Photos

Kubota M9960 HDC12