Kubota M8-181 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Kubota M8-181 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Kubota M8-181 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2020 – .

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Kubota M8-181 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Kubota M8-181 Production

Manufacturer:
Distributor:	Kubota
Manufacturer:	Versatile
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Winnigpeg, Manitoba, Canada

Kubota M8-181 Power

Engine:
Engine:	180 hp 134.2 kW
PTO (claimed):	145 hp 108.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):	158.26 hp 118.0 kW
PTO (tested):	169.73 hp 126.6 kW

Kubota M8-181 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

Kubota M8-181 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Steering:

power

Trailer brakes:

hydraulic*Optional

Cab:

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Transmissions:

30-speed six-speed power shift

continuously-variable transmission

Hydraulics

Type:	closed-center load sensing
Rear valves:	3 to 5
Pump flow:	31.7 gpm 120.0 lpm
	42.2 gpm 159.7 lpm *Optional
SCV flow:	31.7 gpm 120.0 lpm
Steering flow:	11.1 gpm 42.0 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	III/IIIN
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	12478 lbs 5660 kg
	15543 lbs 7050 kg *Optional
Front Hitch:	IIIN
Front lift:	8818 lbs 3999 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Clutch:	electro-hydraulic
Rear RPM:	540/1000 (1.375)
	1000 (1.75)
Front RPM:	1000 (1.375)

Kubota M8-181 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Cummins B6.7
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	408.3 ci 6.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.21×4.88 inches 107 x 124 mm
Emissions:	Tier 4
Power:	180 hp 134.2 kW
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12

Kubota M8-181 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	six-speed power shift
Gears:	30 forward and 15 reverse

Kubota M8-181 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	114 inches 289 cm
Height:	128 inches 325 cm
Shiping weight:	19510 lbs 8849 kg
Rear axle:	Bar: 4.13 by 98 inches 104 by 2489 mm
Rear axle:	Bar: 4.13 by 118 inches 104 by 2997 mm

Kubota M8-181 Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2217

OCED Tractor Test 2217
Diesel 30-speed 4WD June 22 – 25, 2020 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2217 file
PTO performance
Max power:	169.73 hp 126.6 kW
Fuel use:	9.5 gal/hour 36.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	163.60 hp 122.0 kW
Fuel use:	9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	167.00 hp 124.5 kW
Fuel use:	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	158.26 hp 118.0 kW
Fuel use:	9.9 gal/hour 37.5 l/hour
Max pull:	21975 lbs 9967 kg

FAQ

Is Kubota M8-181 a good tractor?

The Kubota M8-181 is one of the great tractors in the Versatile stable, and it has earned Versatile a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Kubota M8-181 take?

Check out the Kubota M8-181 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Versatile made the M8-181?

The Kubota M8-181 was an agricultural tractor model made from 2020 –