The Kubota M4970 specifications include production from 1986 – 1988, engine power rated at 49.5 hp (36.9 kW), a 16-forward, 4-reverse transmission, and a listed weight of 5,379 lbs (2,439 kg).
Kubota M4970 key specifications
| Production years |
1986 – 1988 |
| Horsepower |
49 hp |
| Engine power |
49.5 hp (36.9 kW) |
| PTO power |
47.5 hp (35.4 kW) |
| Displacement |
170.3 cu in (2.8 L) |
| Transmission |
16-forward, 4-reverse |
| Fuel capacity |
18.5 gal (70.0 L) |
| Weight |
5,379 lbs (2,439 kg) |
| Wheelbase |
83.1 inches (211 cm) |
Kubota M4970 Kubota model comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values among Kubota models in this database.
Engine power49.5 hp
Low 9 hpAverage 44.1 hpHigh 200 hp
PTO power47.5 hp
Low 8 hpAverage 50.5 hpHigh 159 hp
Displacement2.8 L
Low 0.5 LAverage 2.4 LHigh 6.7 L
Fuel capacity18.5 gal
Low 2.1 galAverage 17.3 galHigh 99 gal
Weight5,379 lbs
Low 528 lbsAverage 3,997.4 lbsHigh 19,510 lbs
Wheelbase83.1 in
Low 43.5 inAverage 69.9 inHigh 114 in
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Maximum fuel capacity70 L
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
3.35 × 3.23 inches (85 × 82 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,600 |
| Torque |
129 lb-ft (174.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM |
1,600 |
| Oil capacity |
15.5 qt (14.7 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
8.7 qt (8.2 L) |
| Starter |
electric |
| Starter volts |
12 |
Transmission options
| Gears |
16 forward and 4 reverse |
PTO and hitch
| Rear hitch category |
Category JISII/I |
| Rear lift |
4,189 lbs (1,900 kg) |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 or 1,000 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
| PTO engine speed |
540 PTO rpm at 2,194 engine rpm |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow |
9.25 gpm (35.0 L/min) |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length |
143.5 inches (364 cm) |
| Width |
68.9 inches (175 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
14.4 inches (36 cm) |
| ROPS height |
95.3 inches (242 cm) |
| Exhaust height |
89.4 inches (227 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Front tread |
48 to 55.1 inches (121 to 139 cm) |
| Rear tread |
48 to 75.6 inches (121 to 192 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) |
Front: 8.3-22. Rear: 12.4-32 |
Note: Comparison values are calculated from Kubota models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the official Kubota website or the tractor’s operator manual.
