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Years in Production / 1990–1998

Kubota

M8970

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Kubota M8970.

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104hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1990–1998

Production years

Kubota

Manufacturer

M8970 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1990 - 1998

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Manufacturer
Kubota

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Wet disc brakes

Four-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Differential Lock
standard
Steering
hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Pressure
2630 psi181.3 bar
Pump Flow
16.3 gpm61.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift At Ends
5952 lbs2699 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm
4848 lbs2199 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
200

M8970 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Kubota V4300-T-A

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
261.9 ci4.3 L
Bore Stroke
4.3x4.5 inches109 x 114 mm
Power Net
97 hp72.3 kW
Power Gross
104.5 hp77.9 kW
Rated Rpm
2400
Torque
248.2 lb-ft336.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1200
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
16.3 qts15.4 L
Coolant Capacity
15.4 qts14.6 L
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Kubota 4.3L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
31.7 gal120.0 L

M8970 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Clutch
dry disc

M8970 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
160.2 in406 cm
Width
80.7 in204 cm
Height
115 in292 cm
Wheelbase
97.2 in246 cm
Ground clearance
16.5 in41 cm
Front tread
64.6 in164 cm
Rear tread
62.2 in157 cm
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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
97.2 inches246 cm
Weight
7716 lbs3499 kg
Front Tire
12.4-24
Rear Tire
18.4-34

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34

See it in action

Videos

Watch Kubota M8970 videos from their original YouTube creators.