The Kubota M4970 tractor engine horsepower found is 49.5 hp. PTO horsepower found is 47.5 hp.
Engine HP49.5 hp
PTO HP47.5 hp
Power / weight9.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M4970 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
49.5 hp
PTO horsepower
47.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
129 lb-ft (175 Nm)
Engine displacement
170.9 cu in (2.8 L)
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 2.8L
Operating weight
5,379 lb (2,440 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
96% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
9.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
small utility tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
49.5 hp
Average
85 hp
Low
45 hp
High
150 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
47.5 hp
Average
70 hp
Low
38 hp
High
125 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
5,379 lb
Average
8,000 lb
Low
4,500 lb
High
15,000 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.2 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 M4970 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota M4970 tractor engine horsepower found is 49.5 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M4970 is 47.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota M4970 is listed as small utility tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M4970 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota M4970 is 129 lb-ft (175 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 M4970 include Kubota 2.8L, 170.9 cu in (2.8 L) displacement, and 6 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota M4970 is 5,379 lb (2,440 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 M4970 is 96% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M4970 is 9.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota M4970, use 49.5 hp as the engine comparison number and 47.5 hp as the implement-power number.
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.
