The Kubota M4950 tractor engine horsepower found is 51 hp. PTO horsepower found is 47 hp.
Engine HP51 hp
PTO HP47 hp
Power / weight8.8 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M4950 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
51 hp
PTO horsepower
47 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
170.9 cu in (2.8 L)
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine
2.8L
Operating weight
5,800 lb (2,631 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
92.2% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
8.8 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
small utility tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
51 hp
Average
85 hp
Low
45 hp
High
150 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
47 hp
Average
70 hp
Low
38 hp
High
125 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
5,800 lb
Average
8,000 lb
Low
4,500 lb
High
15,000 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
8.8 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 M4950 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota M4950 tractor engine horsepower found is 51 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M4950 is 47 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota M4950 is listed as small utility tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M4950 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota M4950 include 2.8L, 170.9 cu in (2.8 L) displacement, and 6 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota M4950 is 5,800 lb (2,631 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 M4950 is 92.2% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M4950 is 8.8 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota M4950 is engine power at 51 hp and PTO power at 47 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.
