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Kubota M7-171 Specs ( 2015-2018 )

Name: Kubota M7-171
Brand: Kubota

Overview

The Kubota M7-171 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Bierne, France, from 2015 to 2018. It is powered by a 6.1L 4-cylinder Tier IV diesel engine and features either a 24-speed power shift or a continuously variable transmission. Standard equipment includes a four-wheel drive system, a Category III rear hitch with a 14,770-lb lift capacity, and a 107-inch wheelbase.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Performance: According to Nebraska and OCED tractor tests, this model produced a maximum of 148.60 hp at the PTO and reached a maximum pull of 17,131 lbs.

Transmission and PTO Configuration: The mechanical layout includes a ZF transmission providing 24 forward and reverse gears and an independent rear PTO with 540, 540E, 1000, and 1000E speed settings.

Engine and Fluid Specifications: The 374 ci Kubota V6108 engine is equipped with direct injection and selective catalytic reduction, supported by an 87-gallon fuel tank and a 10-gallon DEF tank.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Bierne, France
Manufacturer	Kubota

Engine

Engine type	Kubota 6.1L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	10 gal (37.9 L)
Fuel tank	87 gal (329.3 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.65x5.51 inches (118 x 140 mm)
Description	Kubota V6108 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	374 ci (6.1 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	direct injection
Maximum Power (gross)	173 hp (129.0 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	168 hp (125.3 kW)
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	137.69 hp (102.7 kW)
Engine (gross)	168 hp (125.3 kW)
Engine (max)	173 hp (129.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	140 hp (104.4 kW)
PTO (tested)	148.60 hp (110.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Gears	24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Manufacturer	ZF
Transmission	ZF
Type	power shift / continuously variable transmission
Description	continuously variable transmission
Transmission type	24-speed power shift
Description	continuously variable transmission
Transmission type	24-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard.
Description	Power steering
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pump flow	21 gpm*Standard (79.5 lpm)
Type	open center *Standard

Hitch

Control	lower-link electronic draft sensing
Rear lift (at ends)	14770 lbs (6699 kg)
Rear Type	III

PTO

Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/540E/1000/1000E

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	150
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	110 inch length (2794 mm)
Description	Flange rear axle
Height	119 inches (302 cm)
Length	188 inches (477 cm)
Shipping weight	15097 lbs (6847 kg)
Wheelbase	107 inches (271 cm)
Width	98.4 inches (flange axle) (249 cm)
Front tire	14.9R28
Rear tire	18.4R38
Weight	15097 lbs (6847 kg)
Wheelbase	107 inches (271 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38

Kubota M7-171 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2178

Description	Diesel 24-speed 4WDMay 10 - 19, 2017Link: OCED Tractor Test 2178 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	9.4 gal/hour (35.6 l/hour) / 9.6 gal/hour (36.3 l/hour) / 9.1 gal/hour (34.4 l/hour) / 9.5 gal/hour (36.0 l/hour)
Max power	148.60 hp (110.8 kW) / 137.69 hp (102.7 kW)
Max pull	17131 lbs (7770 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	145.93 hp (108.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	146.39 hp (109.2 kW)

References

Description	M7 Series published in 2016, by Kubota

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2178

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Test Date: N/A

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.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

148.60 hp

@ N/A rpm

Rated Engine Speed

145.93 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

146.39 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	491 lb-ft (665 Nm)
Torque Rise	40.9%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	148.60	110.81	2101	0.21	0.80

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
145.93	2201	9.56	0.46	15.26	0.20
126.62	2244	8.61	0.48	14.71	0.18
96.22	2274	7.20	0.52	13.37	0.17
64.88	2301	6.15	0.66	10.55	0.13
32.98	2331	4.66	0.99	7.07	0.08
1.31	2352	3.20	17.09	0.41	0.05

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 2200 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Crank Shaft Speed	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air	Temp Cooling
2nd(A2)	115.41	17,121	2.53	12.30		28.35	2229	12.99	0.54	77	196
3rd(A3)	131.37	16,010	3.08	8.00	0.03	28.35	2197	13.81	0.51	79	196
4th(A4)	131.86	13,042	3.79	5.70		28.33	2195	13.92	0.50	79	196
5th(B1)	137.67	12,983	3.98	5.40		28.52	2194	14.45	0.48	77	196
6th(B2)	136.29	10,580	4.83	4.00	0.03	28.52	2194	14.28	0.49	75	196
7th(B3)	137.69	8,857	5.83	3.40	0.02	28.51	2195	14.49	0.48	69	196
8th(C1)	138.09	7,917	6.54	3.00	0.02	28.51	2195	14.51	0.48	70	196
9th(B4)	134.05	7,145	7.04	2.60	0.04	28.52	2194	14.12	0.50	71	196
10th(C2)	132.51	6,303	7.88	2.30	0.03	28.51	2194	13.96	0.50	77	197
11th(C3)	131.45	5,202	9.48	1.80	0.03	28.51	2195	13.84	0.51	78	196

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Crank Shaft Speed	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air	Temp Cooling
2nd(A2)	115.28	17,111	2.53	12.50		28.35	2230	12.98	0.54	78	195
3rd(A3)	130.95	16,359	3.01	8.70	0.01	28.33	2159	13.84	0.51	79	196
4th(A4)	132.93	13,817	3.61	6.40	0.01	28.33	2100	14.20	0.49	80	196
5th(B1)	137.82	13,652	3.79	5.80	0.01	28.51	2100	14.66	0.48	77	196
6th(B2)	136.81	11,124	4.61	4.40	0.01	28.52	2100	14.54	0.48	76	196
7th(B3)	139.05	9,366	5.57	3.60	0.01	28.51	2100	14.81	0.47	70	195
8th(C1)	138.25	8,296	6.25	3.30	0.01	28.52	2100	14.73	0.48	71	195
9th(B4)	135.85	7,578	6.72	2.90	0.01	28.52	2100	14.48	0.48	72	195
10th(C2)	133.29	6,632	7.54	2.40	0.01	28.51	2100	14.22	0.49	77	196
11th(C3)	133.78	5,541	9.05	2.00	0.01	28.51	2099	14.27	0.49	78	196

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
137.69	8,857	5.83	2195	3.40	69	196	28.51	Power at Rated Engine Speed —7th (B3) Gear	0.02	14.49	0.48
106.83	6,627	6.05	2258	2.60	82	195	28.50	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—7th (B3) Gear	0.02	13.38	0.52
72.95	4,424	6.18	2291	1.70	86	195	28.49	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—7th (B3) Gear	0.02	11.21	0.63
106.57	6,669	5.99	1670	2.70	83	192	28.50	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—10th (C2) Gear	0.01	15.29	0.46
72.80	4,455	6.13	1694	1.70	86	190	28.49	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—10th (C2) Gear	0.01	13.73	0.51

Category: III Quick Attach: None

Lift Capacity

Max Force 14,372 lbs

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,590 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	29.90 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,548 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	25.70 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm

Engine

Make	Kubota
Type	Diesel four cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F.(diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	374 cu in (6124 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst), SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel particulate filter) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with duals
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	24 forward (24.86 mph max)
Wheelbase	107.10 in (2720 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 to 76.5 in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 to 120.0 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	17,475 lbs ( 7,926 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Tires & Tracks

Ballast	Tested without ballast

Kubota M7-171 Specs ( 2015-2018 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Kubota M7-171 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2178

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 2200 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 2100 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In 6th B2 Gear

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks