Kubota MD117
The Kubota MD117 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 355.9 ci 5.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 113.4 hp / 84.6 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 8818 lbs 3999 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 113.4 hp / 84.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
39.6 gal
149.9 L
Transmission
16 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
8818 lbs
3999 kg
Overview
 | 1995 - 2001
MD SeriesUtility tractor
MD Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Kubota MD117 Engine | |
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Kubota 5.8L 5-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 39.6 gal
149.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota MD117 Power | |
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Engine | 113.4 hp
84.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 103.1 hp
76.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 17.4 gpm
65.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 5611 lbs
2545 kg |
6856 lbs*With optional lift cylinder.
3109 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2035 |
1000@2211 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 inches
268 cm |
Weight | 8818 lbs
3999 kg |
Front tire | 14.9-24 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 355.9 ci / 5.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota F5802 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 5-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 355.9 ci
5.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.92 inches
109 x 125 mm |
Power | 113.4 hp
84.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Torque | 311.7 lb-ft
422.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 15.7 qts
14.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
24-speed creeper | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional two-range shift. | |
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Transmission — 24 forward and reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Optional creeper range added to basic transmission. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Eight gears in two ranges. Optional creeper range available. | |
Dimensions
Kubota MD117 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 inches
268 cm |
Length | 171.9 inches
436 cm |
Width | 82.7 inches
210 cm |
Height | 107.3 inches
272 cm |
Weight | 8818 lbs
3999 kg |
Ground clearance | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Front tread | 64.6/68.5 inches
164/173 cm |
Rear tread | 59.5 to 78.4 inches
151 to 199 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota MD117 based on its 113.4 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 MD117.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.7 hrs
Approximately 6.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (39.6 gal / 149.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.9 gal/hr (22.3 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 MD117 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota MD117.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)113.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)84.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)115 PS
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