The Kubota M1-55 has a hydrostatic transmission, with 12-speed transmission. Service details captured: fluid Kubota UDT and oil capacity 42.4 qt (40.1 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / ranges12-speed transmission
Transmission fluidKubota UDT
Kubota M1-55 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
12-speed transmission
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota UDT
Transmission oil capacity
42.4 qt (40.1 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
42.4 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota M1-55 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The Kubota M1-55’s captured transmission type is Hydrostatic. Use that before comparing speed, oil capacity or service parts
Gears and range note
For the Kubota M1-55, read 12-speed transmission as the range/speed side of the transmission, not automatically as a manual gearbox count
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Kubota UDT and the listed capacity is 42.4 qt (40.1 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota M1-55 from Hydrostatic and 12-speed transmission, not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota M1-55 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Kubota M1-55 have fixed gears?
The listed transmission detail is 12-speed transmission. If the tractor is hydrostatic, treat this as range/speed information rather than a normal manual gear count.
Are the Kubota M1-55 forward and reverse speeds listed?
This row does not show clean forward/reverse speed values. Check the operator manual or official spec sheet for exact travel speed.
How much transmission oil does the Kubota M1-55 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 42.4 qt (40.1 L), and the captured fluid type is Kubota UDT.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota M1-55?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
