Overview
The Kubota M6-111 is a utility farm tractor produced from 2015 to the present, featuring a 3.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine rated at 114.1 gross horsepower. This 4WD model is equipped with a Grand X Cab and the Intelli-Shift partial power shift transmission, offering either 24 or 32 gear configurations. The mechanical build includes a Type II rear hitch and compatibility with front-end loader attachments.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 2153, the engine produces a maximum of 96.48 hp at the PTO with a measured fuel consumption of 6.1 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The drivetrain consists of an Intelli-Shift partial power shift system with eight gears in three ranges and an electro-hydraulic shuttle, supporting four-wheel drive operations.
Rear Lift and Hydraulic Capacity:
The tractor features a Type II rear hitch with electronic lower-link draft sensing that provides a lift capacity of 6,834 lbs at 24 inches behind the lift points.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
| Fuel tank | 50.2 gal (190.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm) |
| Description | Kubota V3800-TI-CRS / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | common rail direct injection |
| Rated Power (gross) | 114.1 hp (85.1 kW) |
| Rated Power (net) | 106.8 hp (79.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 114.1 hp (85.1 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 106.8 hp (79.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 92 hp (68.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 96.48 hp (71.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Eight power shift gears in three ranges, with electro-hydraulic shuttle. |
| Gears | 24 forward and reverse / 32 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Intelli-Shift / Intelli-Shift Creeper |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift / 32-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift / 32-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Grand X Cab standard with air-condiitoning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 18.7 gpm (70.8 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 16 gpm (60.6 lpm) |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Rear Arms | telescopic lower link ends and stabilizers |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6834 lbs (3099 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2405 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 130 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 62.2 to 66.1 inches (157 to 167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 111.8 inches (283 cm) |
| Length | 165.4 inches (420 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60.2 to 80.3 inches (152 to 203 cm) |
| Weight | 9789 lbs (4440 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| Width | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| Front tire | 13.6R24 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R34 |
| Weight | 9789 lbs (4440 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34 |
Kubota M6-111 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test 2153
| Description | Diesel 24-speed 4WDJune 7 - 13, 2016Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2153 file / PTO performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 6.1 gal/hour (23.1 l/hour) / 6.1 gal/hour (23.1 l/hour) / 5.9 gal/hour (22.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 96.48 hp (71.9 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 93.50 hp (69.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 95.85 hp (71.5 kW) |
References
| Description | M6-101/M6-111/M6-131/M6-141 published in 2014, by Kubota / M6-101/M6-111/M6-131/M6-141 published in 2021, by Kubota |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2153
Test Date:
June 7 - 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)
96.48 hp
@ 2500 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
93.50 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
95.85 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 249 lb.-ft. (338 Nm) at 1501 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 32.0% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 93.50 | 69.72 | 2602 | 584 | 0.11 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 96.48 | 71.95 | 2500 | 0.11 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.50 | 2602 | 6.09 | 0.46 | 15.36 | 0.11 |
| 80.77 | 2640 | 5.57 | 0.48 | 14.51 | 0.09 |
| 60.75 | 2650 | 4.58 | 0.53 | 13.25 | 0.06 |
| 40.47 | 2650 | 3.63 | 0.63 | 11.15 | 0.05 |
| 20.39 | 2650 | 2.74 | 0.94 | 7.44 | 0.05 |
| 1.63 | 2650 | 1.86 | 8.00 | 0.88 | 0.04 |