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Years in Production / 1986–1996

Kubota

M5030

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Kubota M5030.

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54hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1986–1996

Production years

Kubota

Manufacturer

M5030 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1986 - 1996

M30 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

The Kubota M5030 was available in both utility and low-profile chassis.

Manufacturer
Kubota

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential mechanical wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS.

Differential Lock
standard

Capacity

Fuel
16.9 gal64.0 L
2wd Hydraulic System
12.7 gal48.1 L
4wd Hydraulic System
14.9 gal56.4 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
2wd Capacity
12.7 gal48.1 L
4wd Capacity
14.9 gal56.4 L
Pressure
2630 psi181.3 bar
Valves
1
Total Flow
11 gpm41.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Rear Lift At Ends
3968 lbs1799 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm
3,307 lbs1500 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540

M5030 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Kubota S2802

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
170.3 ci2.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.35x3.23 inches85 x 82 mm
Power
54 hp40.3 kW
Air Cleaner
dual dry element
Rated Rpm
2600
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
15.6 qts14.8 L
Coolant Capacity
8.7 qts8.2 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Kubota 2.8L 6-cyl diesel

M5030 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry plate
2wd Oil Capacity
50.7 qts48.0 L
4wd Oil Capacity
59.7 qts56.5 L

Kubota M5030 Transmission

16-speed partially synchronized

M5030 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
138.1 in350 cm
Width
73.5 in186 cm
Wheelbase
79.1 in200 cm
Ground clearance
14.4 in36 cm
Front tread
52.4 in133 cm
Rear tread
59.9 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
78.7 inches199 cm
4wd Wheelbase
79.1 inches200 cm
Weight
4188 to 4982 pounds
Front Tire
6.00-16
2wd Rear Tire
14.9-28

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the left side of the transmission housing.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 14.9-28
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 6.50-15. Rear: 14.9-242WD Low Profile
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-244WD Low Profile
2wd Optional Tires Ag
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28
4wd Optional Tires Ag
Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-28
4wd Optional Tires Ag
Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-162WD Low Profile

See it in action

Videos

Watch Kubota M5030 videos from their original YouTube creators.

M5030 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1595

Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 12 - 22, 1986

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1595
Power At Rated Engine Speed
49.77 hp37.1 kW
Fuel Use
3.0 gal/hour11.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
48.94 hp36.5 kW
Max Power
41.27 hp30.8 kW
Max Pull
6,004 lbs2723 kg