Kubota M8970

Production: 1990 - 1998  

Production
Manufacturer:	Kubota
Type:	Utility tractor

Kubota M8970 Power
Engine (gross):	104.5 hp 77.9 kW
Engine (net):	97 hp 72.3 kW
PTO (claimed):	85 hp 63.4 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:	standard
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	wet disc
Cab:	Four-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Hydraulics
Pressure:	2630 psi 181.3 bar
Pump flow:	16.3 gpm 61.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II
Control:	position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends):	5952 lbs 2699 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):	4848 lbs 2199 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	200

Engine Detail
Kubota V4300-T-A
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	261.9 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.3x4.5 inches 109 x 114 mm
Power (gross):	104.5 hp 77.9 kW
Rated RPM:	2400
Torque:	248.2 lb-ft 336.6 Nm
Torque RPM:	1200
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	16.3 qts 15.4 L
Coolant capacity:	15.4 qts 14.6 L

Transmission
Clutch:	dry disc

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	97.2 inches 246 cm
Length:	160.2 inches 406 cm
Width:	80.7 inches 204 cm
Height (exhaust):	115 inches 292 cm
Weight:	7716 lbs 3499 kg
Ground clearance:	16.5 inches 41 cm
Front tread:	64.6 to 68.5 inches 164 to 173 cm
Rear tread:	62.2 to 81.1 inches 157 to 205 cm