The Kubota MD117 tractor engine horsepower found is 113.4 hp. PTO horsepower found is 103.1 hp.
Engine HP113.4 hp
PTO HP103.1 hp
Power / weight12.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota MD117 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
113.4 hp
PTO horsepower
103.1 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
311.7 lb-ft (423 Nm)
Engine displacement
353.9 cu in (5.8 L)
Engine cylinders
5 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 5.8L
Operating weight
8,818 lb (4,000 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
90.9% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
12.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
113.4 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
103.1 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
8,818 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
12.9 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota MD117 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota MD117 tractor engine horsepower found is 113.4 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota MD117 is 103.1 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota MD117 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota MD117 is 2,400 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota MD117 is 311.7 lb-ft (423 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 MD117 include Kubota 5.8L, 353.9 cu in (5.8 L) displacement, and 5 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota MD117 is 8,818 lb (4,000 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 MD117 is 90.9% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota MD117 is 12.9 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota MD117, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
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.
