The Kubota M7-173 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 9 mph (14.5 km/h) and reverse speed of 9 mph (14.5 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota Super UDT2.
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed9 mph (14.5 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota Super UDT2
Kubota M7-173 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
9 mph (14.5 km/h)
Reverse speed
9 mph (14.5 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota Super UDT2
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
9 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
9 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Kubota M7-173 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
For the Kubota M7-173, start with the transmission type: Hydrostatic. That tells you whether the tractor is more range/gear focused or easier stop-start driving focused
Forward / reverse speed note
The useful speed numbers are 9 mph (14.5 km/h) forward and 9 mph (14.5 km/h) reverse. That gives a better driving comparison than transmission type alone
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid type is Kubota Super UDT2. The oil capacity was not cleanly captured in this row
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota M7-173 from Hydrostatic and 9 mph (14.5 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota M7-173 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does every Kubota M7-173 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
How fast does the Kubota M7-173 go?
The Kubota M7-173 is listed at 9 mph (14.5 km/h) forward and 9 mph (14.5 km/h) reverse.
Is the Kubota M7-173 transmission fluid listed?
Yes, the captured fluid type is Kubota Super UDT2. Confirm the capacity in the operator manual before servicing.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota M7-173?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
