Overview
The Kubota M1-65 is a versatile 4WD utility farm tractor powered by a 65 hp 3.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine, produced between 1988 and 1998. This model features a high-clearance design with 16.3 inches of rear axle clearance and a robust rear lift capacity of 4409 lbs, making it a capable workhorse for diverse agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Implement Operation:
With a rear lift capacity of 4409 lbs and a JIS1 hitch, this tractor is well-suited for handling heavy rear-mounted implements.
Low-Speed Precision Tasks:
The inclusion of an 18-speed creeper transmission option allows for precise control during specialized applications that require very slow ground speeds.
High-Torque PTO Applications:
Delivering 60.6 claimed PTO horsepower and peak torque of 181.5 lb-ft at 1200 RPM, it provides reliable power for equipment requiring dual speed (540/1000) PTO operation.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 3.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (79.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.92 inches (109 x 125 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D3502 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 213.5 ci (3.5 L) |
| Power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 181.5 lb-ft (246.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| PTO (claimed) | 60.6 hp (45.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Six gears in two ranges with shuttle. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 18 forward and reverse |
| Type | creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 18-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 18-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 4409 lbs (1999 kg) |
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| Rear Type | JIS1 |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2016 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (rear axle) | 16.3 inches (41 cm) |
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| Front tread | 47.6 to 55.1 inches (120 to 139 cm) |
| Height | 99.2 inches (251 cm) |
| Length | 144.5 inches (367 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 75.6 inches (121 to 192 cm) |
| Weight | 5688 lbs (2580 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| Width | 69.3 inches (176 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.3-24 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-36 |
| Weight | 5688 lbs (2580 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 12.4-36 |
References
| Description | M1 published in 1991, by Kubota / M1 (33760-9971-2) |
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