Kubota M9960
The Kubota M9960 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 100 hp / 74.6 kW. Transmission: power shuttle. Operating weight: 5535 to 6810 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 100 hp / 74.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
23.8 gal
90.1 L
Transmission
power shuttle
Operating Weight
5535 to 6810 pounds
Overview
 | 2013 - 2016
M60 SeriesUtility tractor
M60 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Valves | 1 to 3 |
ROPS Pump flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
Cab Pump flow | 17 gpm
64.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375 |
540/540E (1.375) | |
540/1000 (1.375) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Cab Charging amps | 60 |
Optional Charging amps | 100 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota M9960 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) |
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Kubota LA1353A loader |
Photos
Kubota M9960 HDC12
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota M9960 based on its 100 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
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 M9960.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.6 hrs
Approximately 4.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (23.8 gal / 90.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.7 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 M9960 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M9960.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)100 hp
Kilowatts (kW)74.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)101.4 PS
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