Overview
The Kubota M9960 is a utility farm tractor produced between 2013 and 2016, featuring a 3.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine rated at 100 net horsepower. It was manufactured in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with multiple transmission options, including 8-speed, 12-speed, and 24-speed power shuttle systems. Available in ROPS or Ultra Grand Cab versions, the model provides a tested PTO output of 91.03 hp and a rear lift capacity of 4,630 lbs at 24 inches.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configurations:
The M9960 offers three transmission layouts including an 8-speed power shuttle, a 12-speed synchronized system, and a 24-speed version with a two-speed power shift, supporting both 2WD and 4WD drive types.
Tested Power and Hydraulic Performance:
Nebraska Tractor Test 2065 recorded a maximum PTO power of 91.03 hp at a fuel consumption rate of 5.7 gallons per hour, while the hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 17 gpm for cab models and 15.9 gpm for ROPS units.
Chassis and Lift Specifications:
The tractor features a flange rear axle and Category II three-point hitch with telescopic lower link ends, though Nebraska testing noted an actual lift capacity of 6,192 pounds rather than the advertised 7,275 pounds.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / During the Nebraska performance test, the M9960 was unable to lift the advertised 7275 pounds on the three-point lift. Actual lift was 6192 pounds. |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Cab Fuel tank | 29.1 gal (110.1 L) |
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| Engine type | Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
| ROPS Fuel tank | 23.8 gal (90.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm) |
| Description | Kubota V3800-CR-TIE4 / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
| Fuel system | common rail direct injection |
| Power (net) | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 (ROPS) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (net) | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 89 hp (66.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 91.03 hp (67.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet discs / wet discs / wet discs |
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| Description | Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high). / Six synchronized gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high). / Six synchronized gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high) with two-speed power shift. |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | power shuttle |
| Type | power shuttle / 2-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed power shuttle / 12-speed / 24-speed 2-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed power shuttle / 12-speed / 24-speed 2-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning. Optional air-ride seat and AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Cab Pump flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
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| ROPS Pump flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control and top-link draft sensing |
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| Rear Arms | telescopic lower link ends |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Cab Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| Optional Charging amps | 100 |
| ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 19.7 inches (50 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 148 inches (375 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front tread | 56.7 to 80.3 inches (2WD) (144 to 203 cm) / 59.8 to 63.8 inches (4WD) (151 to 162 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 99.8 inches (253 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59.8 to 75.6 inches (151 to 192 cm) |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Width | 78 inches (min 2WD) (198 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 (2WD) |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Weight | 5535 to 6810 pounds |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) |
Kubota M9960 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 2065
| Description | Diesel 24-speed 4WDJune 6 - 13, 2013Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2065 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour) / 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 91.03 hp (67.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 86.90 hp (64.8 kW) |
References
| Description | M8560/M9960 published in 2012, by Kubota |
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Speeds
| Description | With 480/70R34 rear tires. |
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Variants
| M9960HD | 4WD ROPS 8-speed |
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| M9960HD12 | 4WD ROPS 12-speed |
| M9960HDC | 4WD Cab 8-speed |
| M9960HDC12 | 4WD Cab 12-speed |
| M9960HDC24 | 4WD Cab 24-speed |
| M9960HF | 2WD ROPS 8-speed |
| M9960HFC | 2WD Cab 8-speed |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2065
Test Date:
June 6 - 13, 2013
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
Rated Engine Speed
91.03 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
86.90 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 24.6% |
| At Engine RPM | 1503 rpm |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 91.03 | 67.88 | 2601 | 5.68 | 21.49 |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 86.90 | 64.80 | 2205 | 5.05 | 19.12 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
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| 91.03 | 2601 | 5.68 | 0.44 | N/A | N/A |
| 79.06 | 2656 | 5.13 | 0.46 | N/A | N/A |
| 59.93 | 2686 | 4.25 | 0.50 | N/A | N/A |
| 40.36 | 2714 | 3.45 | 0.60 | N/A | N/A |
| 20.32 | 2739 | 2.59 | 0.89 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.12 | 2765 | 1.73 | 5.70 | N/A | N/A |