The Kubota M1-46 tractor engine horsepower found is 46 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 46 hp.
Engine HP46 hp
PTO HP46 hp
Power / weight9.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M1-46 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
46 hp
PTO horsepower
46 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
117.9 lb-ft (160 Nm)
Engine displacement
146.5 cu in (2.4 L)
Engine
Kubota 2.4L
Operating weight
4,960 lb (2,250 kg)
Power-to-weight
9.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
small utility tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
46 hp
Average
85 hp
Low
45 hp
High
150 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
46 hp
Average
70 hp
Low
38 hp
High
125 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
4,960 lb
Average
8,000 lb
Low
4,500 lb
High
15,000 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.3 hp/1k lb
Average
11 hp/1k lb
Low
7 hp/1k lb
High
18 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for utility tractors.
Kubota M1-46 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota M1-46 tractor engine horsepower found is 46 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M1-46 is 46 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota M1-46 is listed as small utility tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M1-46 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota M1-46 is 117.9 lb-ft (160 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota M1-46 include Kubota 2.4L and 146.5 cu in (2.4 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota M1-46 is 4,960 lb (2,250 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M1-46 is 9.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota M1-46, use 46 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
