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Kubota M7-172 Specs ( 2018-2020 )

Name: Kubota M7-172
Brand: Kubota

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Nebraska Test #2216

KUBOTA M7-172

Max Drawbar HP 137.7 hp

Max Pull 17,036 lbs

Max Torque 459 lb-ft

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Overview

The Kubota M7-172 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Bierne, France, between 2018 and 2020. It is equipped with a 6.1L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and features a standard air-conditioned cab with four-wheel drive. The mechanical configuration includes options for a 30-speed power shift or a KVT infinitely variable transmission.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Data: According to Nebraska Tractor Test results, this model recorded a maximum PTO output of 147.26 hp and a maximum pull capacity of 17,036 lbs.

Hitch and Lift Capacities: The tractor is configured with a Type III rear hitch rated for 20,723 lbs at the ends and a front lift capacity of 8,598 lbs.

Transmission and Drive Layout: The powertrain provides 30 forward gears and 15 reverse gears in the power shift configuration, with an available 54-speed creeper and electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch.

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	87.2 gal (330.1 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.65x5.51 inches (118 x 140 mm)
Description	Kubota V6108-CR / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	373.7 ci (6.1 L)
Emissions	Stage IV
Maximum Power (gross)	175 hp (130.5 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	170 hp (126.8 kW)
Rated RPM	1900
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	524 lb-ft (710.5 Nm)
Torque RPM	1500
Drawbar (tested)	118.7 hp (88.5 kW)
Engine (gross)	170 hp (126.8 kW)
Engine (max)	175 hp (130.5 kW)
PTO (tested)	147.26 hp (109.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Description	Six power shift gears in five synchronized ranges with shuttle.
Gears	30 forward and 15 reverse / infinite forward and reverse / 54 forward and 27 reverse
Transmission	KVT
Type	6-speed power shift / infinitely variable transmission / creeper
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	30-speed 6-speed power shift / 54-speed creeper
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	30-speed 6-speed power shift / 54-speed creeper

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pump flow	21.1 gpm (open center) (79.9 lpm)
Type	open center

Hitch

Control	lower-link draft sensing
Front lift	8598 lbs (3900 kg)
Rear lift (at ends)	20723 lbs (9399 kg)
Rear Type	III

PTO

Engine RPM	540E@1608
Front PTO	independent
Front PTO Type	1000
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Height	119.3 inches (303 cm)
Length	187.8 inches (477 cm)
Shipping weight	13889 lbs (6300 kg)
Wheelbase	107.1 inches (272 cm)
Width	98.4 inches (249 cm)
Front tire	540/65R28
Rear tire	650/65R38
Weight	13889 lbs (6300 kg)
Wheelbase	107.1 inches (272 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 540/65R28. Rear: 650/65R38

OCED Tractor Test 2216

Description	Diesel Power shift 4WDOctober 31 - November 8, 2019Link: OCED Tractor Test 2216 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	8.7 gal/hour (32.9 l/hour) / 8.2 gal/hour (31.0 l/hour) / 8.8 gal/hour (33.3 l/hour) / 8.0 gal/hour (30.3 l/hour)
Max power	147.26 hp (109.8 kW) / 118.7 hp (88.5 kW)
Max pull	17033 lbs (7726 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	126.74 hp (94.5 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	142.91 hp (106.6 kW)

References

Description	M7002 Series published in 2018, by Kubota / M7-2 Series published in 2021, by Kubota

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2216

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Test Date: October 31 to November 8, 2019

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)

147.26 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

126.74 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

142.91 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	459 lb.-ft. (622 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise	44.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	126.74	94.51	2099	1053
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	147.26	109.81	1900

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
126.74	2099	8.24	0.45	15.38	0.26
109.33	2128	7.44	0.48	14.70	0.20
83.06	2155	6.23	0.53	13.32	0.17
55.93	2180	5.08	0.64	11.00	0.08
28.47	2206	3.73	0.92	7.63	0.05
2.60	2227	2.71	7.27	0.96	0.04

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed —10th (C1) G...	118.70	88.51	8,881	40	5.01	8.06	2100	3.00	41	168
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—10th (...	91.68	68.37	6,668	30	5.16	8.30	2144	2.10	48	166
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—10th (...	62.62	46.70	4,465	20	5.26	8.47	2172	1.40	49	165
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—14th...	91.55	68.27	6,635	30	5.18	8.33	1547	2.00	49	165
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—14th...	62.55	46.64	4,460	20	5.26	8.47	1562	1.30	49	162

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

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barom In Hg	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3rd(A3)	105.19	17,033	2.32	2117	14.90	13.33	0.52	0.02	28.98	46	168
4th(A4)	115.81	14,669	2.96	2100	6.20	14.54	0.48	0.02	28.96	49	171
5th(B1)	117.69	13,528	3.26	2100	5.10	14.78	0.47	0.02	28.94	51	171
6th(A5)	114.88	12,123	3.55	2100	4.40	14.42	0.49	0.02	28.95	50	172
7th(B2)	116.46	11,251	3.88	2100	3.90	14.59	0.48	0.02	28.94	51	173
8th(A6)	113.52	10,079	4.22	2100	3.40	14.25	0.49	0.02	28.97	41	166
9th(B3)	118.66	9,646	4.61	2100	3.30	14.85	0.47	0.02	28.99	42	164
10th(C1)	118.70	8,881	5.01	2100	3.00	14.89	0.47	0.02	29.00	41	168
11th(B4)	116.56	8,001	5.46	2100	2.80	14.68	0.48	0.02	29.00	41	167
12th(C2)	115.78	7,320	5.93	2099	2.50	14.55	0.48	0.02	29.01	42	168
13th(B5)	112.90	6,521	6.49	2100	2.10	14.17	0.49	0.02	29.00	42	166
14th(C3)	116.14	6,194	7.03	2100	2.00	14.63	0.48	0.02	29.03	40	169
15th(B6)	110.09	5,377	7.68	2100	1.80	13.79	0.51	0.02	29.02	40	163
16th(C4)	110.80	5,001	8.31	2100	1.50	13.92	0.50	0.02	29.00	44	176

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barom In Hg	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3rd(A3)	105.25	17,036	2.32	2116	14.90	13.35	0.52	0.02	28.98	47	170
4th(A4)	122.03	16,486	2.78	2042	9.60	14.56	0.48	0.02	28.96	50	169
5th(B1)	130.05	16,112	3.03	2002	7.70	15.22	0.46	0.02	28.94	51	169
6th(A5)	130.92	15,651	3.14	1902	7.10	15.47	0.45	0.01	28.95	51	172
7th(B2)	134.38	14,584	3.46	1900	5.70	15.88	0.44	0.02	28.94	51	172
8th(A6)	132.76	13,171	3.78	1900	4.30	15.67	0.45	0.02	28.97	42	167
9th(B3)	137.69	12,490	4.13	1900	4.20	16.24	0.43	0.02	29.00	42	167
10th(C1)	137.61	11,478	4.50	1900	3.70	16.25	0.43	0.02	29.00	41	166
11th(B4)	136.28	10,418	4.91	1900	3.40	16.11	0.43	0.02	29.00	41	168
12th(C2)	135.38	9,524	5.33	1900	3.10	15.99	0.44	0.02	29.01	41	168
13th(B5)	133.41	8,570	5.84	1900	2.70	15.79	0.44	0.02	29.01	42	168
14th(C3)	135.81	8,053	6.33	1900	2.50	16.12	0.43	0.02	29.03	40	168
15th(B6)	131.01	7,113	6.91	1900	2.30	15.50	0.45	0.02	29.03	40	168
16th(C4)	132.73	6,653	7.49	1900	2.00	15.73	0.44	0.02	28.99	44	174
17th(D1)	132.72	6,465	7.70	1900	1.90	15.77	0.44	0.02	28.97	46	174
18th(C5)	128.39	5,419	8.89	1901	1.60	15.19	0.46	0.02	28.98	45	173

Category: 3 Quick Attach: None

Lift Capacity

Max Force 14,372 lbs

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,711 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	29.50 gpm
Max Power	43.70 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,580 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	26.30 gpm
Max Power	38.40 hp

Engine

Make	Kubota Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. exhaust treatment
Displacement	374 cu in (6124 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 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 partial (6) range operator controlled power shift
Wheelbase	107.10 in (2720 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 (1524 mm) to 76.5 (1942 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 (1524 mm) to 120.0 (3048 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W30

Sound Levels

Bystander	83.10 dB(A)
At No Load 9th B3 Gear Disengaged	69.70 dB(A)
At No Load 9th B3 Gear Engaged	70.80 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/80R42;***;12(85)
Front Tires	Two 420/85R28;***;14(95)
Height of Drawbar	18.00 in (455 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	10,930 lbs
Front	6,780 lbs
Total	17,710 lbs

Kubota M7-172 Specs ( 2018-2020 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2216

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks