Quick answer:
The Kubota M1-46 tractor engine horsepower found is 46 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 46 hp.
Engine HP46 hp
PTO HP46 hp
Power / weight9.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M1-46 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 46 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 46 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 117.9 lb-ft (160 Nm) |
| Engine displacement | 146.5 cu in (2.4 L) |
| Engine | Kubota 2.4L |
| Operating weight | 4,960 lb (2,250 kg) |
| Power-to-weight | 9.3 hp per 1,000 lb |
| Horsepower class | small utility tractor horsepower |
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
PTO horsepower benchmark
Operating weight benchmark
Power-to-weight benchmark
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for utility tractors.
Kubota M1-46 Horsepower FAQ
| Engine horsepower | The Kubota M1-46 tractor engine horsepower found is 46 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M1-46 is 46 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower. |
| Horsepower class | The Kubota M1-46 is listed as small utility tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found. |
| Rated engine RPM | The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M1-46 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating. |
| Engine torque | The engine torque found for the Kubota M1-46 is 117.9 lb-ft (160 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 M1-46 include Kubota 2.4L and 146.5 cu in (2.4 L) displacement. |
| Operating weight | The operating weight found for the Kubota M1-46 is 4,960 lb (2,250 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor. |
| Power-to-weight | The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M1-46 is 9.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found. |
| Horsepower planning note | When comparing the Kubota M1-46, use 46 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements. |
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.




