Overview
The Kubota M1-85 is a four-wheel drive utility tractor manufactured between 1988 and 1998, featuring a 4.7L four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It is rated at 85 hp at 2400 RPM and includes a transmission system providing either 12 or 18 forward and reverse gears with a creeper option.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The drivetrain utilizes six gears in two ranges with a shuttle, offering 12-speed or 18-speed creeper configurations to manage power delivery.
Engine Torque and Power Output:
The 284.7 ci engine produces 235.1 lb-ft of torque at 1200 RPM and maintains a claimed PTO output of 79.9 hp.
Lift and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a JIS1 rear hitch providing 6173 lbs of lift capacity alongside a dual-speed 540/1000 RPM rear PTO.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 4.7L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 27.7 gal (104.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.92 inches (109 x 125 mm) |
| Description | Kubota V4702 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 284.7 ci (4.7 L) |
| Power | 85 hp (63.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 235.1 lb-ft (318.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| PTO (claimed) | 79.9 hp (59.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Six gears in two ranges with shuttle. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 18 forward and reverse |
| Type | creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 18-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 18-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 6173 lbs (2800 kg) |
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| Rear Type | JIS1 |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2035 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (rear axle) | 16.5 inches (41 cm) |
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| Front tread | 52 to 59.5 inches (132 to 151 cm) |
| Height | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Length | 152.2 inches (386 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 75.6 inches (132 to 192 cm) |
| Weight | 6570 lbs (2980 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
| Width | 74.4 inches (188 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-24 |
| Rear tire | 13.9-36 |
| Weight | 6570 lbs (2980 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36 |
References
| Description | M1 published in 1991, by Kubota / M1 (33760-9971-2) |
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