The Kubota MX4900 has a hydrostatic transmission, with 3-range hydrostatic, a top forward speed of 17.3 mph (27.8 km/h), and reverse speed of 15.9 mph (25.6 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota Super UDT2 and oil capacity 50.3 qt (47.6 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / ranges3-range hydrostatic
Forward speed17.3 mph (27.8 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota Super UDT2
Kubota MX4900 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
3-range hydrostatic
Forward speed
17.3 mph (27.8 km/h)
Reverse speed
15.9 mph (25.6 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota Super UDT2
Transmission oil capacity
50.3 qt (47.6 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
17.3 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
15.9 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
50.3 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota MX4900 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota MX4900, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Gears and range note
For the Kubota MX4900, read 3-range hydrostatic as the range/speed side of the transmission, not automatically as a manual gearbox count
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Kubota MX4900 is listed as 17.3 mph (27.8 km/h) forward and 15.9 mph (25.6 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Kubota Super UDT2 and the listed capacity is 50.3 qt (47.6 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota MX4900 from Hydrostatic, 3-range hydrostatic, and 17.3 mph (27.8 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota MX4900 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Kubota MX4900 have fixed gears?
The listed transmission detail is 3-range hydrostatic. If the tractor is hydrostatic, treat this as range/speed information rather than a normal manual gear count.
How fast does the Kubota MX4900 go?
The Kubota MX4900 is listed at 17.3 mph (27.8 km/h) forward and 15.9 mph (25.6 km/h) reverse.
How much transmission oil does the Kubota MX4900 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 50.3 qt (47.6 L), and the captured fluid type is Kubota Super UDT2.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota MX4900?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
