The Kubota M85D tractor engine horsepower found is 84 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 85 hp.
Engine HP84 hp
PTO HP85 hp
Power / weight15.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M85D Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
84 hp
PTO horsepower
85 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
239 lb-ft (324 Nm)
Engine displacement
231.9 cu in (3.8 L)
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine
Kubota M85D tractor is equipped with a 4-cylinder Common Rail System diesel eng
Operating weight
5,401 lb (2,450 kg)
Power-to-weight
15.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
lower field-tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
84 hp
Average
180 hp
Low
110 hp
High
300 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
85 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
90 hp
High
260 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
5,401 lb
Average
19,000 lb
Low
11,000 lb
High
33,000 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
15.6 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 M85D Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota M85D tractor engine horsepower found is 84 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M85D is 85 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota M85D is listed as lower field-tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M85D is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota M85D is 239 lb-ft (324 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 M85D include Kubota M85D tractor is equipped with a 4-cylinder Common Rail System diesel eng, 231.9 cu in (3.8 L) displacement, and 4 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota M85D is 5,401 lb (2,450 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M85D is 15.6 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota M85D, use 84 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
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.
