Overview
The Kubota M5950 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Japan from 1983 to 1993, available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations. It is powered by a 3.2L 3-cylinder diesel engine providing 61 net horsepower and features a 12-speed synchronized transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. The tractor is equipped with a Category II/I rear hitch capable of lifting 3,307 lbs at 24 inches and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and PTO Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1497, the 4WD model achieved a maximum pull of 8,350 lbs and a tested PTO power output of 58.00 hp at rated engine speed.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The mechanical system utilizes a dry dual 11.2-inch plate clutch and a synchronized transmission featuring three gears across four ranges for a total of 12 forward speeds.
Hydraulic and Lift Specifications:
The open center hydraulic system provides a total flow of 9.3 gpm at 2630 psi, supporting a rear lift capacity of 3,968 lbs at the hitch ends.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 3.2L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry dual stage |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.53 inches (109 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 12.3 qts (11.6 L) |
| Description | Kubota D3200-A / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 196.4 ci (3.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) |
| Power (net) | 61 hp (45.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 47.51 hp (35.4 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 61 hp (45.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 58.00 hp (43.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry dual 11.2-inch plate |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) plus reverse in four ranges (A-D). Shifts between gears are synchronized. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 50.8 qts (48.1 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized |
| Type | synchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 12.7 gal (48.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2630 psi (181.3 bar) |
| Total flow | 9.3 gpm (35.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3968 lbs (1799 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2016 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 300 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 65 (with cab) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.3 inches (46 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Front tread | 55.9 to 79.5 inches (141 to 201 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 4989 lbs (2263 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 55.9 to 63.8 inches (141 to 162 cm) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 5673 lbs (2573 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| Length | 144.3 inches (366 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.9 to 79.5 inches (141 to 201 cm) |
| Width | 72.9 inches (185 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Weight | 4989 to 5673 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
Kubota M5950 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 89.8 inches (228 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Steering wheel | 65.3 inches (165 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 90.4 inches (229 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 65.9 inches (167 cm) |
Kubota M5950 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1497
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDSeptember 26 - October 11, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1497 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 47.51 hp (35.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,350 lbs (3787 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 58.00 hp (43.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 52.81 hp (39.4 kW) |
References
| Description | Front Loaders published in 1988, by Kubota / Front Loaders B, L and M-Series published in 1994, by Kubota* / Product Catalog published in 1990, by Kubota / M-Series published in 1985, by Kubota / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-28 rear tires. |
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Variants
| M5950DT | 4WD |
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| M5950F | 2WD |