The Kubota M7-172 tractor fuel tank capacity found is 87.2 gal (330.1 L). Fuel type is diesel, and the DEF tank capacity found is 10 gal (37.9 L).
Fuel tank87.2 gal (330.1 L)
Fuel typediesel
5-gal cansabout 18 x 5-gal cans
Full fuel weightabout 619 lb (281 kg) of diesel
Kubota M7-172 Fuel Tank Specs
Fuel tank capacity
87.2 gal (330.1 L)
Fuel type
diesel
DEF tank capacity
10 gal (37.9 L)
Engine
6.1L turbocharged diese
Engine horsepower
170 hp
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.51 gal per hp
Fuel tank size class
medium field-tractor fuel tank
DEF-to-fuel ratio
11.5% of fuel tank capacity
5-gallon fuel cans
about 18 x 5-gal cans
10-litre fuel jugs
about 34 x 10-L jugs
Estimated full tank fuel weight
about 619 lb (281 kg) of diesel
Fuel Tank Benchmarks
Fuel tank capacity benchmark
This model
87.2032 gal
Average
85 gal
Low
45 gal
High
155 gal
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
170 hp
Average
180 hp
Low
110 hp
High
300 hp
Fuel per horsepower benchmark
This model
0.51 gal/hp
Average
0.48 gal/hp
Low
0.25 gal/hp
High
0.85 gal/hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for larger field tractors.
Kubota M7-172 Fuel Tank FAQ
Fuel tank capacity
The Kubota M7-172 tractor holds 87.2 gallons, which is about 330.1 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 M7-172 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 M7-172 is listed as having a medium field-tractor fuel tank based on the fuel tank capacity found.
Fuel cans needed from empty
From empty, the Kubota M7-172 needs about 18 x 5-gal cans or about 34 x 10-L jugs to cover a full refill.
Estimated full tank fuel weight
A full tank on the Kubota M7-172 adds about 619 lb (281 kg) of diesel before allowing for the tank itself.
DEF tank capacity
The DEF tank capacity found for the Kubota M7-172 is 10 gal (37.9 L). DEF is separate from diesel fuel, so do not mix the two tanks.
DEF-to-fuel ratio
The DEF-to-fuel ratio found for the Kubota M7-172 is 11.5% of fuel tank capacity.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota M7-172 include 6.1L turbocharged diese, 170 hp.
Fuel capacity per horsepower
The fuel capacity per horsepower for the Kubota M7-172 is 0.51 gal per hp based on the fuel tank and engine horsepower figures found.
Fuel refill planning note
Plan around roughly 87.2 gal of fuel for a full refill. This is a field-work size fuel tank, so storage and clean fuel handling matter. Tank class: large field/utility tractor fuel tank. Fuel type: diesel. DEF is separate from diesel fuel and should be planned separately.
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.
