Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 4.3L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.53 inches (109 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15.6 qts (14.8 L) |
| Description | Kubota V4300 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 261.9 ci (4.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 16.4 qts (15.5 L) |
| Power (net) | 96 hp (71.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 68.92 hp (51.4 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 96 hp (71.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 85 hp (63.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 85.63 hp (63.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C, plus reverse) with high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting within range. |
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| Gears | 24 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 59.2 qts (56.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 24-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 31.7 gal (120.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 14.8 gal (56.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 14.8 gal (56.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2630 psi (181.3 bar) |
| Total flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4475 lbs (2029 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 4848 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2035 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 300 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 65 (with cab) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 21.9 inches (55 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 59.8 to 79.5 inches (151 to 201 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 158.2 inches (401 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16.5 inches (41 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 60.6 to 68.5 inches (153 to 173 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 160.2 inches (406 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 97.2 inches (246 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59.8 to 79.5 inches (151 to 201 cm) |
| Width | 79.5 inches (201 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 97.2 inches (246 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 6953 to 9555 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34 |
Kubota M8950 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 101.6 inches (258 cm) |
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| 2WD Steering wheel | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 102.4 inches (260 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
Kubota M8950 Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 6953 lbs (3153 kg) |
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| 4WD Shipping | 7726 lbs (3504 kg) |
| Ballasted | 12270 lbs (5565 kg) |
| Operating | 9555 lbs (4WD cab) (4334 kg) |
Kubota M8950 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1557
| Description | Diesel 24-speed 4WDMarch 26 - April 8, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1557 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 68.92 hp (51.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 10,364 lbs (4701 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 85.63 hp (63.9 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 18.4-34 rear tires. |
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Variants
| M8950DT | 4WD |
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| M8950F | 2WD |