The Kubota M1-55 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1988 to 1998 as part of the M1 Series. It features a Kubota D3202 3.2L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 55 hp (41.0 kW) with a rated speed of 2400 RPM. The tractor offers 12-speed and 18-speed creeper transmission options with shuttle and six gears in two ranges. It has a wheelbase of 79.3 inches (201 cm), weighs 5401 lbs (2449 kg), and comes standard with four-wheel drive and a four-post ROPS with optional cab. The rear hitch is JIS1/JIS2 type with a lift capacity of 4409 lbs (1999 kg). PTO options include 540/1000 RPM with engine speeds of 2016 and 2381 RPM respectively. Standard tires are 8.2-22 front and 12.4-32 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.