The Kubota M6142 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 6,834 lb (3,100 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 2 / Category 1, hydraulic pump flow 15.9 gpm (60.2 L/min), and operating weight 13,228 lb (6,000 kg).
Best rear lift figure6,834 lb (3,100 kg)
Lift at 24 inches6,834 lb (3,100 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 2 / Category 1
Operating weight13,228 lb (6,000 kg)
Kubota M6142 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
3,860 lb (1,751 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
6,834 lb (3,100 kg)
Hitch category
Category 2 / Category 1
Hydraulic pump flow
15.9 gpm (60.2 L/min)
Operating weight
13,228 lb (6,000 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
6,834 lb
Average
5,000 lb
Low
2,500 lb
High
8,500 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
6,834 lb
Average
5,000 lb
Low
2,500 lb
High
8,500 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
15.9 gpm
Average
15 gpm
Low
8 gpm
High
25 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
13,228 lb
Average
18,000 lb
Low
10,000 lb
High
30,000 lb
Kubota M6142 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For implement matching, the Kubota M6142 should be judged from the 6,834 lb (3,100 kg) lift at 24 inches behind the link ends figure. That gives a better real-world read than horsepower alone
24-inch lift note
A 24-inch rating matters because weight gets harder to lift as it moves farther behind the tractor
Hitch category note
For the Kubota M6142, Category 2 / Category 1 is the important compatibility spec. Lift capacity tells you what it can raise; category tells you what fits
Hydraulic flow note
For hydraulic context, the Kubota M6142 is listed at 15.9 gpm (60.2 L/min). Do not confuse pump flow with lift capacity; they answer different questions
Operating weight note
Weight matters with rear implements. The Kubota M6142’s captured operating weight is 13,228 lb (6,000 kg), which affects ballast, traction and stability
Rear implement matching
The Kubota M6142 hitch spec is useful because it helps judge whether attachments like hay equipment, larger mower, cultivator, heavy blade, and mounted planter are in the right size range
Kubota M6142 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota M6142 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota M6142 is 6,834 lb (3,100 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 6,834 lb (3,100 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 M6142?
The listed hitch category for the Kubota M6142 is Category 2 / Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
Can the Kubota M6142 handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota M6142’s useful lift reference is 6,834 lb (3,100 kg). It may suit hay equipment, larger mower, cultivator, heavy blade, and mounted planter, but there is useful capacity here, but long or heavy implements still need ballast and stability checks.
Do hydraulic flow and weight matter for the Kubota M6142?
Yes. The Kubota M6142 lists hydraulic pump flow of 15.9 gpm (60.2 L/min) and operating weight of 13,228 lb (6,000 kg). Lift capacity says what it can raise; flow and weight help describe hydraulic response and stability.
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.
