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Tractor · 2020Unverified

Kubota M8-181

Name: Kubota M8-181
Brand: Kubota

Kubota M8-181 — M8 Series · 164 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Kubota M8-181 is a high-powered tractor model, rated at approximately 164 horsepower. It was produced in 2020 and features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The tractor has a listed operating weight of 8849 kilograms and is designed for use in areas of 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

164 hp

Max power

126.6 kW

Weight

8849 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

109 rows

Recorded power

164 hp

Recorded weight

8849 kg

Transmissions

30-speed six-speed power shift

Production years

2020-2020

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorKubotaReference

ManufacturerVersatileReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Winnigpeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Trailer brakeshydraulicReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Cummins 6.7L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank374.7 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)34.1 LReference

Engine134.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)118.0 kWReference

Cummins B6.7Reference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 124 mmReference

EmissionsTier 4Reference

Power134.2 kWReference

Rated RPM2100Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Max power126.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed122.0 kWReference

Max power118.0 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6Reference

Rated engine speed2,100 rpmReference

Bore and stroke118 × 140 mmReference

Cooling systemwater-cooledReference

Transmission

30-speed six-speed power shiftReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Typesix-speed power shiftReference

Gears30 forward and 15 reverseReference

Typecontinuously-variable transmissionReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

forward and reverse options30F X 15R Powershift x 5 Ranges / CVTReference

forward speed range40 km/hReference

Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)108.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)126.6 kWReference

Typeclosed-center load sensingReference

Rear valves3 to 5Reference

Pump flow120.0 lpmReference

Pump flow159.7 lpmReference

SCV flow120.0 lpmReference

Steering flow42.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIII/IIINReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)5660 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)7050 kgReference

Front HitchIIINReference

Front lift3999 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchelectro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Front PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed124.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase289 cmReference

Weight8849 kgReference

Height325 cmReference

Shipping weight8849 kgReference

Bar rear axle104 by 2489 mmReference

Bar rear axle104 by 2997 mmReference

Kubota M8-181 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Alternator size200 Amp/174 Ah (20 hr) / 1,400AReference

Test results

Diesel 30-speed 4WDJune 22 - 25, 2020Link: OCED Tractor Test 2217 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use36.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use36.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use36.3 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use37.5 l/hourReference

Max pull9967 kgReference

General

Make & ModelCumminsReference

SCV controlJoystick: AvailableReference

Drawbar categoryCAT III (Optional CAT IIIHD)Reference

Rear Axle Differential LockOptionalReference

PlatformAir Suspension / Semi-ActiveReference

RadioAvailableReference

Capacities

Capacity6.7 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank35 LReference

Power

Rated Power180 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power145 hpReference

Rear PTO PowerYesReference

Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)202 l/minReference

Hydraulics TypeClosed-Center, Load Sensing (CCLS)Reference

Remote Valves3Reference

Steering & Implements flow42 lpm (120/160 lpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)CAT III/IIINReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity6,168.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing TypeElectronic draft control / Lower link sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height3,250 mmReference

Overall Length4,770 mmReference

Overall Width2,794 mmReference

Overall weight8,390.5 kgReference

Rear Axle Width105 mmReference

Rear Axle Length2,489 mmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type18.4R38Reference

Front Wheel Type14.9R28Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilitytrueReference

Seat SuspensionAvailableReference

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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