The Kubota M1-55 tractor engine horsepower found is 55 hp. PTO horsepower found is 52.8 hp.
Engine HP55 hp
PTO HP52.8 hp
Power / weight10.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M1-55 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
55 hp
PTO horsepower
52.8 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine displacement
195.3 cu in (3.2 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Kubota D3202
Operating weight
5,401 lb (2,450 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
96% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
10.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
small utility tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
55 hp
Average
85 hp
Low
45 hp
High
150 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
52.8 hp
Average
70 hp
Low
38 hp
High
125 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
5,401 lb
Average
8,000 lb
Low
4,500 lb
High
15,000 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
10.2 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 M1-55 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota M1-55 tractor engine horsepower found is 55 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M1-55 is 52.8 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota M1-55 is listed as small utility tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M1-55 is 2,400 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota M1-55 include Kubota D3202,195.3 cu in (3.2 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota M1-55 is 5,401 lb (2,450 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota M1-55 is 96% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M1-55 is 10.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota M1-55 is engine power at 55 hp and PTO power at 52.8 hp.
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.
