Kubota
Kubota M5500
The Kubota M5500 is a utility tractor produced from 1979 to 1984. It features a 3.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 63 hp gross, with a 16-speed gear transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, planetary final drives, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and wet disc brakes. It has a rear independent PTO with 540 RPM and a hydraulic system with open center type and 2500 psi pressure. The M5500 supports a rear hitch with position and draft control and a rear lift capacity of 3300 lbs. Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with weights ranging from 4224 to 5500 lbs. Attachments include the M1820 front-end loader with a lift capacity of 2500 lbs and various bucket sizes. The tractor was originally priced at $21,000 in 1984 and was built in Japan.
Power63 hp
Founded1979 - 1984
ModelM5500
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota M5500
Power
| PTO (tested) | 53.99 hp (40.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 63 hp (47.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 44.06 hp (32.9 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Kubota D3000-A |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft (200.7 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.134x4.528 inches (105 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Displacement | 182.2 ci (3.0 L) |
| Power (gross) | 63 hp (47.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Weight
| Operating | 5500 lbs (4WD) (2494 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Shipping | 4224 lbs (1916 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 5069 lbs (2299 kg) |
Variants
| M5500DT | 4WD |
|---|
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 8.1 gpm (30.7 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post fixed ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Japan |
| Years made | 1979 - 1984 |
| Original price | $21,000 in 1984 |
Attachments
| Boom rod | 1.50 inches (3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Bucket rod | 1.50 inches (3 cm) |
| Dump angle | 39° |
| Bucket width | 66 inches (167 cm), 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Loader model | M1820 Loader |
| Boom cylinder | 2.50 inches (6 cm) |
| Lift capacity | 2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg) |
| Breakout force | 4930 lbs breakout (2236 kg) |
| Reach (dumped) | 33.8 inches (85 cm) |
| Reach (ground) | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
| Bucket cylinder | 2.50 inches (6 cm) |
| Height (at pin) | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| front-end loader | yes |
| Clearance (dumped) | 103.5 inches (262 cm) |
| Rollback (ground line) | 17° |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Details | Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range. |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3300 lbs (1496 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 4224 to 5500 pounds |
|---|---|
| 2WD Width | 66.1 inches (167 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 72.9 inches (185 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 139 inches (353 cm) |
| Rear tread | 51.2 to 74.8 inches (130 to 189 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 78.2 inches (198 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 80.9 inches (205 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 50.5 to 77.9 inches (128 to 197 cm) |
| Front tread (4WD) | 57.1 inches (145 cm) |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 16.7 inches (42 cm) |
| 2WD Height (exhaust) | 89.5 inches (227 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| 4WD Height (exhaust) | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 16.9-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2016 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |