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Kubota M8950

Kubota M8950 — M50 Series · 96 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Kubota M8950 is a tractor with a power rating of 96 hp, positioning it towards the middle of its class in terms of power output. It was produced from 1984 to 1993. The tractor features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving four-wheel drive through a powershift transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 6953 to 9555 pounds and is suitable for operations covering approximately 200 to 800 acres.

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

Rated power
96 hp
Max power
51.4 kW
Weight
6953 to 9555 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
84 rows
Recorded power
96 hp
Transmissions
24-speed partial power shift
Production years
1984-1993
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerKubotaReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

M8950F2WDReference
M8950DT4WDReference

Engine

Kubota 4.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)71.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)51.4 kWReference
Kubota V4300Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke109 x 115 mmReference
Power (net)71.6 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity15.5 LReference
Coolant capacity14.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed63.9 kWReference
Max power51.4 kWReference

Transmission

24-speed partial power shiftReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears24 forward and 8 reverseReference
Oil capacity56.0 LReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C, plus reverse) with high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting within range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)63.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system56.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity56.0 LReference
Pressure181.3 barReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Total flow41.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift (at ends)2199 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2029 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2035Reference
Engine RPM1000@2389Reference

Capacities

Fuel120.0 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase243 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase246 cmReference
Weight6953 to 9555 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire18.4-34Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
2WD Length401 cmReference
4WD Length406 cmReference
Width201 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)55 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)41 cmReference
2WD Front tread151 to 201 cmReference
4WD Front tread153 to 173 cmReference
Rear tread151 to 201 cmReference
2WD Shipping3153 kgReference
4WD Shipping3504 kgReference
Operating4334 kgReference
Ballasted5565 kgReference
2WD Steering wheel187 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel189 cmReference

Kubota M8950 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps65 (with cab)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH300Reference

Kubota M8950 Height

2WD Exhaust258 cmReference
4WD Exhaust260 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 24-speed 4WDMarch 26 - April 8, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1557 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference
Max pull4701 kgReference

Speeds

With 18.4-34 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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