Kubota M1-55 Horsepower (55 hp) + PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Kubota M1-55 tractor engine horsepower found is 55 hp. PTO horsepower found is 52.8 hp.

Engine HP55 hp
PTO HP52.8 hp
Power / weight10.2 hp per 1,000 lb

Kubota M1-55 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 55 hp
PTO horsepower 52.8 hp
Rated engine RPM 2,400 rpm
Engine displacement 195.3 cu in (3.2 L)
Engine cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine model Kubota D3202
Operating weight 5,401 lb (2,450 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio 96% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight 10.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class small utility tractor horsepower

Horsepower Benchmarks

Engine horsepower benchmark

This model

55 hp

Average

85 hp

Low

45 hp

High

150 hp

PTO horsepower benchmark

This model

52.8 hp

Average

70 hp

Low

38 hp

High

125 hp

Operating weight benchmark

This model

5,401 lb

Average

8,000 lb

Low

4,500 lb

High

15,000 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

10.2 hp/1k lb

Average

11 hp/1k lb

Low

7 hp/1k lb

High

18 hp/1k lb

Benchmarks are general reference ranges for utility tractors.

Kubota M1-55 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Kubota M1-55 tractor engine horsepower found is 55 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M1-55 is 52.8 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class The Kubota M1-55 is listed as small utility tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M1-55 is 2,400 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Kubota M1-55 include Kubota D3202,195.3 cu in (3.2 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Kubota M1-55 is 5,401 lb (2,450 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota M1-55 is 96% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M1-55 is 10.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note The practical split on the Kubota M1-55 is engine power at 55 hp and PTO power at 52.8 hp.
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.