Kubota M5500: all source data

All 69 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerKubota
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Japan
(no label)Original price was $21,000 in 1984
Engine
(no label)Kubota 3.0L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank14.3 gal | 54.1 L
Transmission
(no label)16-speed gear
Power
Engine (gross)63 hp | 47.0 kW
PTO (claimed)55 hp | 41.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)44.06 hp | 32.9 kW
PTO (tested)53.99 hp | 40.3 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesplanetary
Differential lockmechanical rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post fixed ROPS.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2500 psi | 172.4 bar
Valves1
Pump flow8.1 gpm | 30.7 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)3300 lbs | 1496 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2016
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)78.2 inches | 198 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)80.9 inches | 205 cm
Weight4224 to 5500 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)16.9-28
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Kubota D3000-A
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement182.2 ci | 3.0 L
Bore/Stroke4.134x4.528 inches | 105 x 115 mm
Power (gross)63 hp | 47.0 kW
Air cleanerdry
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2400
Torque148 lb-ft | 200.7 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 16.9-28
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)78.2 inches | 198 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)80.9 inches | 205 cm
2WD Length (2WD)132.5 inches | 336 cm
4WD Length (4WD)139 inches | 353 cm
2WD Width (2WD)66.1 inches | 167 cm
4WD Width (4WD)72.9 inches | 185 cm
2WD Height (exhaust)89.5 inches | 227 cm
4WD Height (exhaust)90 inches | 228 cm
2WD Ground clearance16.7 inches | 42 cm
4WD Ground clearance13.4 inches | 34 cm
2WD Front tread50.5 to 77.9 inches | 128 to 197 cm
Front tread57.1 inches (4WD) | 145 cm
Rear tread51.2 to 74.8 inches | 130 to 189 cm
Weight
2WD Shipping (2WD)4224 lbs | 1916 kg
4WD Shipping (4WD)5069 lbs | 2299 kg
Operating5500 lbs (4WD) | 2494 kg