The Kubota M7-163 tractor engine horsepower found is 150 hp. PTO horsepower found is 140 hp.
Engine HP150 hp
PTO HP140 hp
Power / weight9.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M7-163 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
150 hp
PTO horsepower
140 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,000 rpm
Engine torque
492.7 lb-ft (668 Nm)
Engine displacement
372.2 cu in (6.1 L)
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 6.1L
Operating weight
16,204 lb (7,350 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
93.3% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
9.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-range field-tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
150 hp
Average
180 hp
Low
110 hp
High
300 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
140 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
90 hp
High
260 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
16,204 lb
Average
19,000 lb
Low
11,000 lb
High
33,000 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.3 hp/1k lb
Average
10 hp/1k lb
Low
6 hp/1k lb
High
16 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for larger field tractors.
Kubota M7-163 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota M7-163 tractor engine horsepower found is 150 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M7-163 is 140 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota M7-163 is listed as mid-range field-tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M7-163 is 2,000 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota M7-163 is 492.7 lb-ft (668 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 M7-163 include Kubota 6.1L, 372.2 cu in (6.1 L) displacement, and 4 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota M7-163 is 16,204 lb (7,350 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 M7-163 is 93.3% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M7-163 is 9.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota M7-163 is engine power at 150 hp and PTO power at 140 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.
