The Kubota M85D has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 2 / Category 1, hydraulic pump flow 18.5 gpm (70 L/min), and operating weight 5,401 lb (2,450 kg).
Best rear lift figure2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Lift at 24 inches2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 2 / Category 1
Operating weight5,401 lb (2,450 kg)
Kubota M85D 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Hitch category
Category 2 / Category 1
Hydraulic pump flow
18.5 gpm (70 L/min)
Operating weight
5,401 lb (2,450 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,800 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
2,800 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
18.5 gpm
Average
15 gpm
Low
8 gpm
High
25 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
5,401 lb
Average
5,500 lb
Low
3,000 lb
High
9,000 lb
Kubota M85D Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
The Kubota M85D rear hitch spec points to 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) for lift at 24 inches behind the link ends. Use that number before assuming a heavy rear implement will lift safely
24-inch lift note
Use the 24-inch number first. It is usually closer to how a real implement loads the 3-point hitch
Hitch category note
If you are matching implements to the Kubota M85D, start with Category 2 / Category 1, then check lift capacity and tractor stability
Hydraulic flow note
For hydraulic context, the Kubota M85D is listed at 18.5 gpm (70 L/min). Do not confuse pump flow with lift capacity; they answer different questions
Operating weight note
Weight matters with rear implements. The Kubota M85D’s captured operating weight is 5,401 lb (2,450 kg), which affects ballast, traction and stability
Rear implement matching
The practical reason to check rear lift on the Kubota M85D is implement fit. Think rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box, then compare actual implement weight
Kubota M85D 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota M85D rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota M85D is 2,800 lb (1,270 kg). Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Why does the 24-inch rear lift spec matter?
The 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) rating matters because mounted implements put weight behind the lift arms. That extra distance makes the tractor work harder than a close-in hitch-end test.
What hitch category is the Kubota M85D?
The listed hitch category for the Kubota M85D is Category 2 / Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
Can the Kubota M85D handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota M85D’s useful lift reference is 2,800 lb (1,270 kg). It may suit rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box, but match implements carefully, especially if the attachment is long or carries weight far behind the hitch.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the Kubota M85D?
No. The Kubota M85D may list 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) of rear lift, but the 5,401 lb (2,450 kg) operating weight and 18.5 gpm (70 L/min) hydraulic flow also matter for real work.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
