The Kubota MD97 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,650 lb (1,202 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 1, hydraulic pump flow 9.8 gpm (37.1 L/min), and operating weight 8,091 lb (3,670 kg).
Best rear lift figure2,650 lb (1,202 kg)
Lift at 24 inches2,650 lb (1,202 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Operating weight8,091 lb (3,670 kg)
Kubota MD97 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
2,650 lb (1,202 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
Hydraulic pump flow
9.8 gpm (37.1 L/min)
Operating weight
8,091 lb (3,670 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,650 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
2,650 lb
Average
2,400 lb
Low
1,200 lb
High
4,500 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
9.8 gpm
Average
8 gpm
Low
4 gpm
High
14 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
8,091 lb
Average
10,000 lb
Low
6,000 lb
High
16,000 lb
Kubota MD97 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For implement matching, the Kubota MD97 should be judged from the 2,650 lb (1,202 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 MD97, Category 1 is the important compatibility spec. Lift capacity tells you what it can raise; category tells you what fits
Hydraulic flow note
The Kubota MD97’s captured hydraulic pump flow is 9.8 gpm (37.1 L/min). Lift capacity is still the main hitch number, but pump flow helps describe hydraulic capability
Operating weight note
The Kubota MD97 operating weight is listed as 8,091 lb (3,670 kg). Tractor weight matters because a machine can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably carry on rough ground
Rear implement matching
The Kubota MD97 hitch spec is useful because it helps judge whether attachments like rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box are in the right size range
Kubota MD97 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota MD97 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota MD97 is 2,650 lb (1,202 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 2,650 lb (1,202 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 MD97?
The listed hitch category for the Kubota MD97 is Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
Can the Kubota MD97 handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota MD97’s useful lift reference is 2,650 lb (1,202 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.
Do hydraulic flow and weight matter for the Kubota MD97?
Yes. The Kubota MD97 lists hydraulic pump flow of 9.8 gpm (37.1 L/min) and operating weight of 8,091 lb (3,670 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.
