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Tractor · 1978Unverified

Kubota M4500

Name: Kubota M4500
Brand: Kubota

Kubota M4500 — Utility tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Kubota M4500 is a tractor model with an approximate power rating of 56 hp, situated at the lighter end of its class. Produced from 1978 to 1985, this model features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 16-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the Kubota M4500 ranges from 4220 to 5165 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

71 rows

Recorded power

56 hp

Transmissions

16-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1978-1985

Verified variants

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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.

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