Overview
The Kubota M5970 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1984 and 1988, featuring a 3.2L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 66 gross horsepower. It was manufactured in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations and is equipped with a 16-speed transmission providing 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. Standard mechanical features include hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, and an independent rear PTO capable of both 540 and 1000 RPM.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The liquid-cooled Kubota D3200 engine generates 153.1 lb-ft of torque at 1300 RPM and delivers a claimed 57.1 hp at the PTO.
Three-Point Hitch and Hydraulics:
The rear hitch utilizes position and draft control to provide a lift capacity of 3307.2 lbs at 24 inches or up to 4415 lbs at the ends, supported by a 9.25 gpm hydraulic pump.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
The 4WD configuration features a 83.3-inch wheelbase and a weight of 5688 lbs, with adjustable rear tread widths ranging from 48 to 75.6 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 3.2L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.53 inches (109 x 115 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 12.3 qts (11.6 L) |
| Description | Kubota D3200 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 196.6 ci (3.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) |
| Power | 59.5 hp (44.4 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Power (net) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 153.1 lb-ft (207.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Engine (gross) | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 57.1 hp (42.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 16-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | standard |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2630 psi (181.3 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.25 gpm (35.0 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3307.2 lbs (1500 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 4415 lbs (2002 kg) |
| Rear Type | JISII/I |
PTO
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2194 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 200 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 48 to 71.7 inches (121 to 182 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Weight | 5049 lbs (2290 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| 2WD Width | 64.8 inches (164 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 55.9/59.8 inches (141/151 cm) / 52.4 to 63.8 inches (133 to 162 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 5688 lbs (2580 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
| Front tread | 55.9 to 63.8 inches (141 to 162 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.4 inches (36 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 99.4 inches (252 cm) |
| Length | 143.5 inches (364 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 75.6 inches (121 to 192 cm) |
| Weight | 5765 lbs (2615 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| Width | 72.8 inches (184 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4-32 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 5049 to 5688 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-32 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4-32 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
Kubota M5970 Height
| 2WD ROPS | 95.1 inches (241 cm) |
|---|---|
| 4WD ROPS | 95.3 inches (242 cm) |
| Exhaust | 89.4 inches (227 cm) |
References
| Description | Operator's Manual M70 (636830-9971-8) |
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