Overview
The Kubota MD87 is a 4WD utility farm tractor manufactured between 1995 and 2001, powered by a 4.7L four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It was produced with a standard air-conditioned cab or an optional ROPS, with overall weights ranging from 6812 to 7209 pounds. The machine is configured with a 16-speed partial power shift transmission or an optional 24-speed creeper variant.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and PTO Output:
The Kubota V4702 diesel engine is rated at 85.8 hp at 2400 RPM and generates a claimed 81.1 hp at the PTO with 235.1 lb-ft of torque at 1200 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This model features a four-wheel drive system paired with either a 16-speed partial power shift transmission or a 24-speed creeper option for varied gear ranges.
Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications:
Equipped with a Category II rear hitch, the tractor provides 4486 lbs of lift capacity and 15.85 gpm of hydraulic pump flow.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 4.7L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 27.7 gal (104.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.92 inches (109 x 125 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Description | Kubota V4702 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 284.7 ci (4.7 L) |
| Oil capacity | 17.2 qts (16.3 L) |
| Power | 85.8 hp (64.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 235.1 lb-ft (318.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| PTO (claimed) | 81.1 hp (60.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional two-range shift. / Optional creeper range added to basic transmission. / Eight gears in two ranges. Optional creeper range available. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Type | creeper / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 24-speed creeper / 16-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 24-speed creeper / 16-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 15.85 gpm (60.0 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 4486 lbs (2034 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2035 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Weight | 7209 lbs (3270 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 52.4 to 59.8 inches (133 to 151 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 17.3 inches (43 cm) |
| Height | 102.8 inches (261 cm) |
| Length | 152.8 inches (388 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 75.6 inches (132 to 192 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 6812 lbs (3089 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
| Width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-24 |
| Rear tire | 13.9-36 |
| Weight | 6812 to 7209 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36 |