Kubota

Kubota M8950

The Kubota M8950 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1984 to 1993 as part of the M50 Series. It features a 4.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 96 hp net, with a 24-speed partial power shift transmission. Available in 2WD and 4WD variants, it offers mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The tractor has a 31.7 gallon fuel capacity and an open center hydraulic system with 14.8 gallon capacity. It supports a rear PTO with 540/1000 RPM and a category II rear hitch. The M8950 can be equipped with the M1860A front-end loader with a lift capacity of 2650 lbs. It is built in Japan and was designed for utility farm tasks.

Power96 hp

Founded1984 - 1993

ModelM8950

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota M8950

Power

Engine (net)	96 hp (71.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	85.63 hp (63.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	85 hp (63.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	68.92 hp (51.4 kW)

Tires

2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Model	Kubota V4300
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	2400
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.29x4.53 inches (109 x 115 mm)
Compression	17:1
Power (net)	96 hp (71.6 kW)
Displacement	261.9 ci (4.3 L)
Oil capacity	16.4 qts (15.5 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	15.6 qts (14.8 L)

Capacity

Fuel	31.7 gal (120.0 L)
Hydraulic system	14.8 gal (56.0 L)

Dimensions

Width	79.5 inches (201 cm)
Weight	6953 to 9555 pounds
Ballasted	12270 lbs (5565 kg)
Operating	9555 lbs (4WD cab) (4334 kg)
2WD Length	158.2 inches (401 cm)
4WD Length	160.2 inches (406 cm)
Rear tread	59.8 to 79.5 inches (151 to 201 cm)
2WD Shipping	6953 lbs (3153 kg)
4WD Shipping	7726 lbs (3504 kg)
2WD Wheelbase	95.9 inches (243 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	97.2 inches (246 cm)
2WD Front tread	59.8 to 79.5 inches (151 to 201 cm)
4WD Front tread	60.6 to 68.5 inches (153 to 173 cm)
2WD Exhaust height	101.6 inches (258 cm)
4WD Exhaust height	102.4 inches (260 cm)
2WD Steering wheel height	74 inches (187 cm)
4WD Steering wheel height	74.8 inches (189 cm)
2WD Clearance (front axle)	21.9 inches (55 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	16.5 inches (41 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH	300
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	65 (with cab)
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Valves	1 or 2
Capacity	14.8 gal (56.0 L)
Pressure	2630 psi (181.3 bar)
Total flow	11 gpm (41.6 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering	yes
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Series	M50 Series
Built in	Japan
Variants	M8950F 2WD, M8950DT 4WD
Years produced	1984 - 1993

Attachments

Boom rod	1.5 inches (3 cm)
Bucket rod	1.5 inches (3 cm)
Dump angle	44°
Loader model	M1860A Loader
Boom cylinder	2.75 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths	60 inches (152 cm), 66 inches (167 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 83 inches (210 cm)
Breakout force	4640 lbs (2104 kg)
Reach (dumped)	41 inches (104 cm)
Reach (ground)	79 inches (200 cm)
Rollback angle	15°
Bucket cylinder	2.25 inches (5 cm)
Height (at pin)	134.5 inches (341 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	112 inches (284 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin)	2650 lbs (1202 kg)

Transmission

Type	partial power shift
Gears	24 forward and 8 reverse
Description	Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C, plus reverse) with high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting within range.
Oil capacity	59.2 qts (56.0 L)

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