Overview
The Kubota M4030SU is a 2WD utility tractor produced from 1988 to 1998, powered by a 2.4L 5-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It features a gross power rating of 51 hp and a claimed PTO output of 42 hp, utilizing an open center hydraulic system and a Type I rear hitch. The machine is configured with either an 8-speed or 16-speed creeper transmission and includes power steering and mechanical wet disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor is equipped with a Kubota F2402-DI-A direct-injection diesel engine providing 51 gross horsepower and a 42 hp independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Transmission Layout:
The drivetrain options include an 8-speed configuration with four gears in two ranges or a 16-speed creeper transmission system.
Chassis and Tire Configuration:
Built on a 78.7-inch wheelbase, the tractor supports various wheel setups including standard Ag tires and Turf Special lawn tires.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.4L 5-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 16.9 gal (64.0 L) |
| Description | Kubota F2402-DI-A / diesel / 5-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 148.7 ci (2.4 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 51 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 51 hp (38.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high). |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type | creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2194 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 134.3 inches (341 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Wheelbase | 78.7 inches (199 cm) |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 (Turf Special) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 21.5-16.1 (Turf Special) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-28. Rear: |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: |
References
| Description | Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* / M30 Series - Utility-Agri/Low Profile/Narrow/Mudder published in 1991, by Kubota / M4030SU Turf Special & L3250F Turf Special published in 1990, by Kubota / *Publication contains known errors. |
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