Tractor · 1978Unverified
Kubota M4500
Kubota M4500 — Utility tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
56 hp
Max power
30.6 kW
Weight
4220 to 5165 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerKubotaReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
M4500DT4WDReference
M4500-OCorchard tractorReference
Engine
Kubota 2.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank54.1 LReference
Engine (gross)41.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)30.6 kWReference
Kubota S2600-AReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke82 x 82 mmReference
Power (gross)41.4 kWReference
Air cleanersingle paper elementReference
Compression21:1Reference
Rated RPM2600Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed37.1 kWReference
Max power30.6 kWReference
Transmission
16-speed partially synchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)36.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)37.1 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure171.3 barReference
Valves1Reference
Pump flow27.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)1496 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM540@2193Reference
Power at rated PTO speed33.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase198 cmReference
Weight4220 to 5165 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire14.9-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Length336 cmReference
Width167 cmReference
Height (exhaust)227 cmReference
Ground clearance42 cmReference
Front tread128 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread130 to 189 cmReference
2WD Shipping1914 kgReference
4WD Shipping2154 kgReference
4WD Operating2342 kgReference
Ballasted3538 kgReference
Kubota M4500 attachments
front-end loaderReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota M1820 loaderReference
Kubota M1830 loaderReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 12 - 22, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1348 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull2690 kgReference
Speeds
With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.