Kubota M8-201
Production years: 2020–Present • Assembly plant: Buhler Industries, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Engine and power specifications
- Engine model
- Cummins B6.7
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Rated horsepower
- 200 hp
- Dynamic Boost Power
- +25 hp (Responsive Power Delivery Boost (+25 HP))
- Rated PTO Power
- 159 hp (Kubota specification)
- PTO Power @ Rated Engine Speed
- 179.86 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
- PTO Power @ Standard PTO Speed
- 173.99 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
- Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
- 164.55 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
- Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement
- 6.7 L (409 ci)
- Bore / stroke
- N/A
- Rated RPM
- 2100 RPM
- Crankcase oil capacity
- N/A
- Coolant capacity
- N/A
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Transmission and chassis specifications
- Transmission type
- CVT
- Gears (forward / reverse)
- N/A
- Drive system
- 4WD
- Wheelbase
- N/A
- Front tire
- N/A
- Rear tire
- N/A
- Hydraulic flow
- N/A
- Rear hitch
- N/A
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Engine demand (343.8 HP) exceeds rated power (200 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.
Tractor is currently light for this heavy draft tool. Add ~1814 kg (4,000 lbs) ballast to prevent tire slip and premature wear.
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