The Kubota M7970 is a utility tractor produced from 1990 to 1998. It features a Kubota V4300 4.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 82 hp net and 88 hp gross power. The tractor includes a dry disc clutch transmission, four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, and wet disc brakes. It has a rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options and a category II rear hitch with position and draft control. The M7970 has a wheelbase of 89 inches, weighs 6944 lbs, and rides on 11.2-24 front and 16.9-34 rear tires. Hydraulics provide 2630 psi pressure with a 16.3 gpm pump flow. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 200 AH battery. The tractor offers a four-post ROPS with an optional cab.