The Kubota M8-181 specifications include production from 2020, engine power rated at 180 hp (134.2 kW), a six-speed power shift or continuously-variable transmission transmission, and a listed weight of 19,510 lbs (8,849 kg).
Kubota M8-181 key specifications
| Production years |
2020 |
| Horsepower |
180 hp |
| Engine power |
180 hp (134.2 kW) |
| PTO power |
145 hp (108.1 kW) |
| Displacement |
408.3 cu in (6.7 L) |
| Transmission |
six-speed power shift or continuously-variable transmission |
| Fuel capacity |
99 gal (374.7 L) |
| Weight |
19,510 lbs (8,849 kg) |
| Wheelbase |
114 inches (289 cm) |
Kubota M8-181 Kubota model comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values among Kubota models in this database.
Engine power180 hp
Low 9 hpAverage 44.1 hpHigh 200 hp
PTO power145 hp
Low 8 hpAverage 50.5 hpHigh 159 hp
Displacement6.7 L
Low 0.5 LAverage 2.4 LHigh 6.7 L
Fuel capacity99 gal
Low 2.1 galAverage 17.3 galHigh 99 gal
Weight19,510 lbs
Low 528 lbsAverage 3,997.4 lbsHigh 19,510 lbs
Wheelbase114 in
Low 43.5 inAverage 69.9 inHigh 114 in
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Kubota M8-181 power chart
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Tested drawbar power158.3 hp
Kubota M8-181 capacity chart
Compare the tractor's listed fuel, hydraulic and service-fluid capacities.
Maximum fuel capacity374.7 L
Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
4.21 × 4.88 inches (107 × 124 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,100 |
| Starter |
electric |
| Starter volts |
12 |
| Emissions |
Tier 4 |
Transmission options
| Gear options |
30 forward and 15 reverse or infinite forward and reverse |
PTO and hitch
| Drawbar (tested) |
158.26 hp (118.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) |
169.73 hp (126.6 kW) |
| Rear hitch category |
Category III/IIIN |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) |
12,478 lbs (5,660 kg) |
| Front hitch category |
Category IIIN |
| Front lift |
8,818 lbs (3,999 kg) |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 or 1,000 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
| Front PTO speed |
1,000 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic type |
closed-center load sensing |
| Rear valves |
3 to 5 |
| Pump flow |
31.7 gpm (120.0 L/min) |
| SCV flow |
31.7 gpm (120.0 L/min) |
| Steering flow |
11.1 gpm (42.0 L/min) |
Capacities
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) |
9 gal (34.1 L) |
Mechanical specifications
| Clutch |
electro-hydraulic |
| Trailer brakes |
hydraulic (optional) |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Height |
128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear axle bar |
4.13 × 98 inches (104 × 2,489 mm) or 4.13 × 118 inches (104 × 2,997 mm) |
Note: Comparison values are calculated from Kubota models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the official Kubota website or the tractor’s operator manual.
