The Kubota M7-171 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 11,795 lb (5,350 kg) at 24 inches behind the link ends. It also lists hitch category Category 2, hydraulic pump flow 29 gpm (109.8 L/min), and operating weight 15,097 lb (6,848 kg).
Best rear lift figure11,795 lb (5,350 kg)
Lift at 24 inches11,795 lb (5,350 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Operating weight15,097 lb (6,848 kg)
Kubota M7-171 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
11,795 lb (5,350 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 inches behind link ends
11,795 lb (5,350 kg)
Hitch category
Category 2
Hitch control type
draft control
Hydraulic pump flow
29 gpm (109.8 L/min)
Operating weight
15,097 lb (6,848 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
11,795 lb
Average
9,000 lb
Low
5,000 lb
High
15,000 lb
Lift at 24 inches comparison
This model
11,795 lb
Average
9,000 lb
Low
5,000 lb
High
15,000 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
29 gpm
Average
25 gpm
Low
14 gpm
High
40 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
15,097 lb
Average
18,000 lb
Low
10,000 lb
High
30,000 lb
Kubota M7-171 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For the Kubota M7-171, 11,795 lb (5,350 kg) is the headline rear-lift capacity captured. This matters for ballast boxes, tillers, blades, mowers and other mounted implements
24-inch lift note
The 24-inch lift figure is usually the more useful number because rear implements hang behind the lift arms, not directly on them
Hitch category note
The Kubota M7-171 hitch category is listed as Category 2. This matters because rear implements need to match the tractor’s hitch pin size and geometry
Hitch control note
For the Kubota M7-171, draft control is listed as hitch-control context. Do not size implements from this field; use lift capacity and hitch category first
Hydraulic flow note
For hydraulic context, the Kubota M7-171 is listed at 29 gpm (109.8 L/min). Do not confuse pump flow with lift capacity; they answer different questions
Operating weight note
Weight matters with rear implements. The Kubota M7-171’s captured operating weight is 15,097 lb (6,848 kg), which affects ballast, traction and stability
Rear implement matching
Use the Kubota M7-171’s hitch capacity as a filter before shopping for large mounted implements, heavy tillage tools, big mower, large planter, and heavy ballast setup
Kubota M7-171 3-Point Hitch FAQ
What is the Kubota M7-171 3-point hitch lift capacity?
The Kubota M7-171 is listed with 11,795 lb (5,350 kg) for lift at 24 inches behind the link ends. That makes it a heavy rear-lift tractor, so it is aimed at large rear implements, heavy mounted equipment and demanding field work.
What does the Kubota M7-171 24-inch lift capacity mean?
It means the Kubota M7-171 is rated to lift 11,795 lb (5,350 kg) with the load measured 24 inches behind the link ends. That is usually closer to real implement use than a hitch-end-only number.
Can the Kubota M7-171 use any rear implement?
No. Start with the Category 2 hitch category, then check implement weight against the 11,795 lb (5,350 kg) rating at 24 inches behind the link ends.
What rear implements can the Kubota M7-171 lift?
Use the 11,795 lb (5,350 kg) rating at 24 inches behind the link ends as the first filter for implements such as large mounted implements, heavy tillage tools, big mower, large planter, and heavy ballast setup. Also check hitch category Category 2 and operating weight 15,097 lb (6,848 kg) before choosing the implement.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the Kubota M7-171?
No. The Kubota M7-171 may list 11,795 lb (5,350 kg) of rear lift, but the 15,097 lb (6,848 kg) operating weight and 29 gpm (109.8 L/min) hydraulic flow also matter for real work.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
