Overview
The Kubota M120 is a versatile farm tractor produced between 1998 and 2004, featuring a powerful 5.8L 5-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and a high-performance 16-speed power shift transmission. This model is notable for its substantial 120 hp engine output and a tested maximum pull of 12,565 lbs, making it a reliable utility workhorse for diverse agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage and Field Work:
With a tested drawbar power of 89.3 hp and a maximum pull of 12,565 lbs, the M120 is built to handle demanding soil preparation and towing tasks across varied terrain.
All-Weather Material Handling:
Equipped with a standard air-conditioned cab and compatibility for a front-end loader attachment, this tractor provides operator comfort for year-round lifting and moving operations.
Precision Implement Operation:
The independent 540/1000 RPM rear PTO, which tested at 103.1 hp, combined with a 20.6 gpm hydraulic pump flow, allows for the efficient operation of a wide range of powered implements.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / During official testing, the Kubota M120DT failed to meet claimed hydraulic flow and three-point lift, with the basic hitch lifting 3,280 pounds (instead of 5,200). |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 5.8L 5-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.291x4.922 inches (109 x 125 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts (13.6 L) |
| Description | Kubota F5802 / turbocharged diesel / 5-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 356 ci (5.8 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 120 hp (89.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 340 lb-ft (461.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 89.3 hp (66.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 98 hp (73.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 103.1 hp (76.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Eight-speed push-button power shift with two ranges (low/high). Push-button clutch button for range shifts. Electro-hydraulic power shuttle. |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse |
| Type | eight-speed power shift / creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed eight-speed power shift / 24-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed eight-speed power shift / 24-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 52.8 gal (199.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 15.25 gal (57.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 15.25 gal (57.7 L) |
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| Pump flow | 20.6 gpm (78.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 5200 lbs (2358 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2035 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 103.7 inches (263 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 105.9 inches (268 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 24.2 inches (61 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 107.3 inches (272 cm) |
| Length | 171.9 inches (436 cm) |
| Width | 86.4 inches (219 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4R-38 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 103.7 inches (263 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 105.9 inches (268 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Weight | 9040 to 9700 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4R-38 |
Kubota M120 Weight
| 2WD | 9040 lbs (4100 kg) |
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| 4WD | 9700 lbs (4399 kg) |
| Ballasted | 12985 lbs (5889 kg) |
Kubota M120 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1841
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 1 - 31, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1841 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2H used for power test. / Gear 3L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour (23.5 l/hour) / 6.4 gal/hour (24.2 l/hour) / 6.1 gal/hour (23.1 l/hour) / 6.1 gal/hour (23.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 103.1 hp (76.9 kW) / 89.3 hp (66.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 12,565 lbs (5699 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 100.3 hp (74.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 102.3 hp (76.3 kW) |
References
| Description | 1999 Products published by Kubota / Americans on Kubota published in 2000 / M-110/M-120 published in 1998, by Kubota / Product Guide: M-Series Advanced Tractors published in 1998, by Kubota / Product Guide: M-110 & M-120 published in 1999, by Kubota |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-38 rear tires. |
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Variants
| M120DT | 4WD |
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