The Kubota M8970 tractor fuel tank capacity found is 31.7 gal (120 L). Fuel type is diesel.
Fuel tank31.7 gal (120 L)
Fuel typediesel
5-gal cansabout 7 x 5-gal cans
Full fuel weightabout 225 lb (102 kg) of diesel
Kubota M8970 Fuel Tank Specs
Fuel tank capacity
31.7 gal (120 L)
Fuel type
diesel
Engine
4.3L 4-cylinder
Engine horsepower
104.5 hp
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.3 gal per hp
Fuel tank size class
smaller field-tractor fuel tank
5-gallon fuel cans
about 7 x 5-gal cans
10-litre fuel jugs
about 12 x 10-L jugs
Estimated full tank fuel weight
about 225 lb (102 kg) of diesel
Fuel Tank Benchmarks
Fuel tank capacity benchmark
This model
31.7006 gal
Average
85 gal
Low
45 gal
High
155 gal
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
104.5 hp
Average
180 hp
Low
110 hp
High
300 hp
Fuel per horsepower benchmark
This model
0.3 gal/hp
Average
0.48 gal/hp
Low
0.25 gal/hp
High
0.85 gal/hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for larger field tractors.
Kubota M8970 Fuel Tank FAQ
Fuel tank capacity
The Kubota M8970 tractor holds 31.7 gallons, which is about 120 litres. Use that as the refill figure when planning diesel storage, fuel cans or workshop servicing.
Fuel type
The fuel type found for the Kubota M8970 tractor is diesel. Match the fuel type to the operator manual and the engine fitted to your exact model.
Fuel tank size class
The Kubota M8970 is listed as having a smaller field-tractor fuel tank based on the fuel tank capacity found.
Fuel cans needed from empty
From empty, the Kubota M8970 needs about 7 x 5-gal cans or about 12 x 10-L jugs to cover a full refill.
Estimated full tank fuel weight
A full tank on the Kubota M8970 adds about 225 lb (102 kg) of diesel before allowing for the tank itself.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota M8970 include 4.3L 4-cylinder, 104.5 hp.
Fuel capacity per horsepower
The fuel capacity per horsepower for the Kubota M8970 is 0.3 gal per hp based on the fuel tank and engine horsepower figures found.
Fuel refill planning note
Plan around roughly 31.7 gal of fuel for a full refill. This is enough capacity for longer property or farm work without constant refuelling. Tank class: medium field/utility tractor fuel tank. Fuel type: diesel.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official fuel capacity specifications before refuelling, servicing or buying parts.
