Overview
The Kubota M96S is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 2007 and 2014, powered by a 3.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 95 net horsepower. It features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 29.3 gpm and was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.
Ideal Applications
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with a Type II rear hitch providing a lift capacity of 5,560 lbs at the ends and 4,630 lbs at 24 inches, supported by a 17.2 gpm pump flow.
Engine and PTO Performance:
The liquid-cooled V3800-DI-T engine is rated at 2600 RPM and provides a claimed PTO output of 84 hp with an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Transmission and Drive Variants:
Available transmission configurations include the 16-speed Swing Shift and 32-speed Swing Shift Plus Dual Speed, with specialized variants such as the M96SHDM mudder.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Original price | $31,673 (2011) |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Coolant capacity | 9.6 qts (9.1 L) |
| Description | Kubota V3800-DI-T / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Emission control | EGR |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Oil capacity | 11.3 qts (10.7 L) |
| Power (net) | 95 hp (70.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (net) | 95 hp (70.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 84 hp (62.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four synchronized gears in two synchronized ranges plus additional non-synchronized high-low range. Hydraulic shuttle. / Dual Speed adds a push-button power shift at each gear in the basic Swing Shift transmission. |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 32 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 48 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 66.4 qts (62.8 L) / 66.4 qts (62.8 L) |
| Transmission | Swing Shift / Swing Shift Plus Dual Speed / Swing Shift with creeper / Swing Shift Plus with creeper |
| Type | partially synchronized / partial power shift / partially synchronized / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partially synchronized / 32-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partially synchronized / 48-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partially synchronized / 32-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partially synchronized / 48-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy. Cab with heat and air-conditioning optional. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear or front-and-rear (4WD) (2WD) |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 46.2 gal (174.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 16.6 gal (62.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 16.6 gal (62.8 L) |
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| Pressure | 2844 psi (196.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 17.2 gpm (65.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 12.1 gpm (45.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 29.3 gpm (110.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4,630 lbs (2100 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 5,560 lbs (2522 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2205 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 900 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 (ROPS) |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 15.2 inches (38 cm) |
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| Front tread | 60.6 to 80.3 inches (2WD) (153 to 203 cm) / 59.8 to 63.8 inches (4WD) (151 to 162 cm) |
| Length | 163 inches (414 cm) |
| Rear tread | 67.7 to 79.5 inches (171 to 201 cm) / 67.1 to 81.1 inches (4WD) (170 to 205 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| Width | 91 inches (2WD) (231 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 (2WD) |
| Weight | 6261 to 8025 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) |
Kubota M96S Height
| Cab | 104 inches (264 cm) |
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| ROPS | 103 inches (261 cm) |
Kubota M96S attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Variants
| M96SDS | 4WD ROPS 32-speed |
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| M96SDSC | 4WD cab 32-speed |
| M96SH | 2WD ROPS 16-speed |
| M96SHDM | mudder |