The Kubota M4970 tractor fuel tank capacity found is 17.2 gal (65.1 L). Fuel type is diesel.
Fuel tank17.2 gal (65.1 L)
Fuel typediesel
5-gal cansabout 4 x 5-gal cans
Full fuel weightabout 122 lb (55 kg) of diesel
Kubota M4970 Fuel Tank Specs
Fuel tank capacity
17.2 gal (65.1 L)
Fuel type
diesel
Engine
2.8L 6-cylinder
Engine horsepower
49.5 hp
Engine displacement
170.9 cu in (2.8 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.35 gal per hp
Fuel tank size class
small utility-tractor fuel tank
5-gallon fuel cans
about 4 x 5-gal cans
10-litre fuel jugs
about 7 x 10-L jugs
Estimated full tank fuel weight
about 122 lb (55 kg) of diesel
Fuel Tank Benchmarks
Fuel tank capacity benchmark
This model
17.2 gal
Average
31 gal
Low
14 gal
High
58 gal
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
49.5 hp
Average
85 hp
Low
45 hp
High
150 hp
Fuel per horsepower benchmark
This model
0.35 gal/hp
Average
0.38 gal/hp
Low
0.22 gal/hp
High
0.7 gal/hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for utility tractors.
Kubota M4970 Fuel Tank FAQ
Fuel tank capacity
The Kubota M4970 tractor holds 17.2 gallons, which is about 65.1 litres. Use that as the refill figure when planning diesel storage, fuel cans or workshop servicing.
Fuel type
The fuel type found for the Kubota M4970 tractor is diesel. Match the fuel type to the operator manual and the engine fitted to your exact model.
Fuel tank size class
The Kubota M4970 is listed as having a small utility-tractor fuel tank based on the fuel tank capacity found.
Fuel cans needed from empty
From empty, the Kubota M4970 needs about 4 x 5-gal cans or about 7 x 10-L jugs to cover a full refill.
Estimated full tank fuel weight
A full tank on the Kubota M4970 adds about 122 lb (55 kg) of diesel before allowing for the tank itself.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota M4970 include 2.8L 6-cylinder, 49.5 hp, 170.9 cu in (2.8 L).
Fuel capacity per horsepower
The fuel capacity per horsepower for the Kubota M4970 is 0.35 gal per hp based on the fuel tank and engine horsepower figures found.
Fuel refill planning note
Plan around roughly 17.2 gal of fuel for a full refill. This is enough capacity for longer property or farm work without constant refuelling. Tank class: small field/utility tractor fuel tank. Fuel type: diesel.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official fuel capacity specifications before refuelling, servicing or buying parts.
