Kubota MD97
The Kubota MD97 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1995 to 2001 as part of Kubota's MD Series. It features a 4.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 95.7 hp (71.4 kW) with a claimed PTO power of 91.5 hp (68.2 kW). The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 16-speed, 24-speed creeper, and 16-speed partial power shift. It has a fuel tank capacity of 39.6 gallons (149.9 L) and a hydraulic pump flow of 15.85 gpm (60.0 lpm). The MD97 comes standard with four-wheel drive and a cab with air-conditioning, with an optional ROPS. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 96.3 inches (244 cm), length of 159.5 inches (405 cm), width of 78 inches (198 cm), and height of 104.3 inches (264 cm). Standard agricultural tires are 11.2-24 front and 16.9-34 rear. The tractor hitch is category II with a rear lift capacity of 4486 lbs (2034 kg), or 5699 lbs (2585 kg) with an optional lift cylinder. The rear PTO operates at 540/1000 RPM with engine speeds of 2035 and 2211 RPM respectively. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power95 hp
Founded1995 - 2001
ModelMD97
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota MD97
Power
| Engine | 95.7 hp (71.4 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 91.5 hp (68.2 kW) |
Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34 |
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Engine
| Type | diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| Model | Kubota V4702 |
| Power | 95.7 hp (71.4 kW) |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft (358.0 Nm) |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 39.6 gal (149.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.29x4.92 inches (109 x 125 mm) |
| Displacement | 284.7 ci (4.7 L) |
| Oil capacity | 17.2 qts (16.3 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 15.85 qts (15.0 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm) |
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| Height | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Length | 159.5 inches (405 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 inches (244 cm) |
| Cab Weight | 8091 lbs (3670 kg) |
| Front tread | 52 to 59.5 inches (132 to 151 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 7694 lbs (3489 kg) |
| Cab Rear tread | 59.5 to 78.4 inches (151 to 199 cm) |
| ROPS Rear tread | 54.3 to 78.4 inches (137 to 199 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 17.9 inches (45 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 15.85 gpm (60.0 lpm) |
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Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional ROPS. |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
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| Series | MD Series |
| Years made | 1995 - 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Transmission
| Options | 16-speed, 24-speed creeper, 16-speed partial power shift |
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| 16-speed | 16 forward and reverse gears; Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional two-range shift |
| 24-speed creeper | 24 forward and reverse gears; Optional creeper range added to basic transmission |
| 16-speed partial power shift | 16 forward and reverse gears; Eight gears in two ranges; Optional creeper range available |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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| Rear lift | 4486 lbs (2034 kg) |
| Rear lift with optional lift cylinder | 5699 lbs (2585 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 540@2035, 1000@2211 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
