Kubota
Kubota M4500
The Kubota M4500 is a utility tractor produced from 1978 to 1985 by Kubota in Japan. It features a 2.6L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 55.5 hp gross, with a 16-speed partially synchronized transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, power assist steering, and differential mechanical wet disc brakes. It has an open operator station and is equipped with an independent 540 RPM rear PTO. The M4500 supports various attachments including the Kubota M1820 and M1830 loaders. It has a wheelbase of 78.2 inches, weighs between 4220 and 5165 pounds depending on configuration, and uses 6.00-16 front tires and 14.9-28 rear tires.
Power55 hp
Founded1978 - 1985
ModelM4500
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota M4500
Power
| PTO (tested) | 49.72 hp (37.1 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 49 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 55.5 hp (41.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 41.09 hp (30.6 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Kubota S2600-A |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Air cleaner | single paper element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.23 inches (82 x 82 mm) |
| Compression | 21:1 |
| Displacement | 158.5 ci (2.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 55.5 hp (41.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Weight
| Ballasted | 7800 lbs (3538 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Shipping | 4220 lbs (1914 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 4750 lbs (2154 kg) |
| 4WD Operating | 5165 lbs (2342 kg) |
Variants
| M4500DT | 4WD |
|---|---|
| M4500-OC | orchard tractor |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
| Pressure | 2485 psi (171.3 bar) |
| Pump flow | 7.3 gpm (27.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | power assist |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 1978 - 1985 |
Attachments
| Loaders | Kubota M1820 loader, Kubota M1830 loader |
|---|---|
| M1820 Loader | 2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 4930 lbs breakout (2236 kg), 39° dump, 33.8 inches reach (dumped) (85 cm), 76.5 inches reach (ground) (194 cm), 17° rollback (ground line), 132 inches height (at pin) (335 cm), 103.5 inches clearance (dumped) (262 cm), boom cyl: 2.50 inches (6 cm), boom rod: 1.50 inches (3 cm), bucket cyl: 2.50 inches (6 cm), bucket rod: 1.50 inches (3 cm), Bucket width: 66 inches (167 cm), Bucket width: 72 inches (182 cm) |
| M1830 Loader | 1990 lbs lift (full at pin) (902 kg), 2750 lbs breakout (1247 kg), 44° dump, 27.6 inches reach (dumped) (70 cm), 73 inches reach (ground) (185 cm), 14° rollback (ground line), 114.2 inches height (at pin) (290 cm), 91.5 inches clearance (dumped) (232 cm), boom cyl: 2.25 inches (5 cm), boom rod: 1.50 inches (3 cm), bucket cyl: 2.00 inches (5 cm), bucket rod: 1.25 inches (3 cm), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm), Bucket width: 66 inches (167 cm), Bucket width: 72 inches (182 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | partially synchronized |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3300 lbs (1496 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 66.1 inches (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Weight | 4220 to 5165 pounds |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Wheelbase | 78.2 inches (198 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tread | 51.2 to 74.8 inches (130 to 189 cm) |
| Front tread | 50.4 to 78 inches (128 to 198 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 16.7 inches (42 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 89.6 inches (227 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2193 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |