Overview
The Kubota M5-111 is a farm utility tractor produced from 2015 to the present, featuring a 3.8L four-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine rated at 105.6 gross horsepower. This model is available in 2WD or 4WD configurations with either a two-post foldable ROPS or an Ultra Grand Cab II and offers transmission options including 8, 12, or 24 forward and reverse gears. According to Nebraska Tractor Test 2152, the tractor achieved a maximum tested PTO power of 97.85 hp and a tested rear lift capacity of 4,698 pounds at 24 inches.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Speed Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with either 8-speed, 12-speed, or 24-speed two-speed power shift transmissions featuring synchronized gears, an electro-hydraulic shuttle shift, and a wet disc clutch.
Tested PTO and Fuel Performance:
In official Nebraska Tractor Test 2152, the unit recorded a maximum power of 97.85 hp and a fuel consumption rate of 6.0 gallons per hour at its maximum power output.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The Category II rear hitch utilizes position control and top-link draft sensing, supported by an open center hydraulic system with a pump flow of up to 17 gpm on cab models.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 3.2 gal (12.1 L) |
| Fuel tank | 27.7 gal (104.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm) |
| Cab Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Compression | 17.0:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Kubota V3800CR-TIEF4 / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Emission control | diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reduction |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | common rail direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 11.3 qts (10.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 105.6 hp (78.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| Pre-heating | intake heater |
| Rated Power (gross) | 105.6 hp (78.7 kW) |
| ROPS Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 105.6 hp (78.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 89 hp (66.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 97.85 hp (73.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc / wet disc / wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four synchronized gears in two ranges with electro-hydraulic shuttle shift. / Six synchronized gears in two ranges with electro-hydraulic shuttle shift. / Six synchronized gears in two ranges with electro-hydraulic shuttle shift. Two-speed power shift. |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 63.4 qts (60.0 L) |
| Type | partially synchronized / partially synchronized / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post foldable ROPS. Ultra Grand Cab II available with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Cab Pump flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Cab Steering flow | 6.1 gpm (23.1 lpm) |
| ROPS Pump flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| ROPS Steering flow | 5.4 gpm (20.4 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control and top-link draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Rear Arms | telescopic lower link ends and stabilizers |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5181 lbs*Claimed, actual tested lift was 4698 pounds. (2350 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2035 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 900 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Cab Charging amps | 80 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 60 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Front tread | 56.7 to 80.3 inches (144 to 203 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 156.5 inches (397 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| 2WD Width | 78.3 inches (198 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 19.7 inches (50 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 59.8 to 63.8 inches (151 to 162 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 155 inches (393 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 79.1 inches (200 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59.8 to 75.6 inches (151 to 192 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5-18 |
| Weight | 5754 to 7685 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.5-18. Rear: 18.4-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28 |
Kubota M5-111 Height
| Cab | 100.2 inches (254 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 90.9 inches (230 cm) |
| ROPS | 99 inches (251 cm) |
Kubota M5-111 Weight
| 2WD Cab | 6614 lbs (3000 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Max front axle | 4850 lbs (2199 kg) |
| 2WD ROPS | 5754 lbs (2610 kg) |
| 4WD Cab | 7033 lbs (3190 kg) |
| 4WD Cab Operating | 7685 lbs (3485 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 5730 lbs (2599 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS | 6173 lbs (2800 kg) |
| Max Drawbar | 3300 lbs (1496 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 8160 lbs (3701 kg) |
Kubota M5-111 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test 2152
| Description | Diesel 24-speed 4WDJune 6, 2016 - June 13, 2013Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2152 file / PTO performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 6.0 gal/hour (22.7 l/hour) / 6.1 gal/hour (23.1 l/hour) / 88.7 gal/hour (335.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 97.85 hp (73.0 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 97.09 hp (72.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 88.68 hp (66.1 kW) |
Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-30 rear tires. / With 18.4-30 rear tires. / With 18.4-30 rear tires. |
|---|
Variants
| M5N-111 | narrow profile |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2152
Test Date:
June 6 - 13, 2016
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Max Power (1 Hour)
97.85 hp
@ 2499 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
97.09 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
88.68 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 242 lb.-ft. (328 Nm) at 1549 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 23.3% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 97.09 | 72.40 | 2601 | 690 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 97.85 | 72.97 | 2499 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.09 | 2601 | 6.11 | 0.44 | 15.89 | 0.11 |
| 83.77 | 2641 | 5.54 | 0.46 | 15.13 | 0.09 |
| 63.64 | 2674 | 4.59 | 0.51 | 13.85 | 0.07 |
| 42.95 | 2705 | 3.68 | 0.60 | 11.68 | 0.05 |
| 21.62 | 2730 | 2.77 | 0.90 | 7.80 | 0.05 |
| 2.72 | 2761 | 1.92 | 4.94 | 1.42 | 0.04 |