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Years in Production / 1998–2004

Kubota

M120

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Kubota M120.

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120hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–2004

Production years

Kubota

Manufacturer

M120 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 2004

M Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

During official testing, the Kubota M120DT failed to meet claimed hydraulic flow and three-point lift, with the basic hitch lifting 3,280 pounds (instead of 5,200).

Manufacturer
Kubota

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Differential Lock
electro-hydraulic front and rear

Capacity

Fuel
52.8 gal199.8 L
Hydraulic System
15.25 gal57.7 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
15.25 gal57.7 L
Valves
2
Pump Flow
20.6 gpm78.0 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
5200 lbs2358 kg
Rear Lift
6570 lbs (external cylinder)2980 kg
Rear Lift
7940 lbs (dual cylinder)3601 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2035
Engine Rpm
1000@2210

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

M120 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Kubota F5802

turbocharged diesel

5-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
356 ci5.8 L
Bore Stroke
4.291x4.922 inches109 x 125 mm
Power
120 hp89.5 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Rated Rpm
2400
Torque
340 lb-ft461.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1300
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
14.4 qts13.6 L
Cylinders
5
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Kubota 5.8L 5-cyl diesel

M120 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Eight-speed push-button power shift with two ranges (low/high). Push-button clutch button for range shifts. Electro-hydraulic power shuttle.

Transmission Type
eight-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet disc
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission Options

16-speed eight-speed power shift

24-speed creeper

M120 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
171.9 in436 cm
Width
86.4 in219 cm
Height (cab)
107.3 in272 cm
Wheelbase
105.9 in268 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
103.7 inches263 cm
4wd Wheelbase
105.9 inches268 cm
Weight
9040 to 9700 pounds
Front Tire
11.00-16
2wd Rear Tire
18.4R-38

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4R-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch Kubota M120 videos from their original YouTube creators.

M120 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1841

Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 1 - 31, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1841 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2H used for power test.

Gear 3L used for pull test.

Max Power
103.1 hp76.9 kW
Max Power
89.3 hp66.6 kW
Fuel Use
6.2 gal/hour23.5 l/hour
Fuel Use
6.4 gal/hour24.2 l/hour
Fuel Use
6.1 gal/hour23.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
100.3 hp74.8 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
102.3 hp76.3 kW
Max Pull
12,565 lbs5699 kg