Kubota

M5500

Farm tractor · 1979–1984 · 63 hp

KubotaM5500
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The Kubota M5500 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1984. It features a Kubota D3000-A engine, and two-post fixed steering. The transmission is a gear type with 16 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineKubota D3000-A
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement182.2 ci (3 L)
Bore4.13 in (105 mm)
Stroke4.53 in (115 mm)
Compression Ratio17
Power Gross63 hp (47 kW)
Power PTO53.99 hp (40.3 kW)
Power Drawbar44.06 hp (32.9 kW)
Torque Peak148 lb-ft (200.7 Nm)
Torque Peak1,500 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
ManufacturerKubota
Rated2,400 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Available Options16-speed gear

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow8.1 gpm (30.7 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Valves1

Hitch

Rear TypeII/I
Rear Lift3,300 lbs (1,496 kg)
Hitch Controlposition and draft control

Dimensions

Length139 in (353 cm)
Width72.9 in (185 cm)
Height90 in (228 cm)
Wheelbase80.9 in (205 cm)
Ground Clearance13.4 in (34 cm)
Front Tread57.1 in (145 cm)
Rear Tread51.2 in (130 cm)

Weight

Shipping5,069 lbs (2,299 kg)
Operating5,500 lbs (2,494 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag9.5-24
Rear Ag16.9-28

Fuel

Capacity14.3 gal (54.1 L)

Steering

Typetwo-post fixed

Compatible Implements

Rotary Cutters

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp

Box Blades

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB3578Box Blades78"45 hp
Land Pride BB3584Box Blades84"45 hp
Land Pride BB3596Box Blades96"45 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1369
October 4-16, 1980 Air Barometer Air Hp shaft inch Hg Cooling dry speed Ib/hp.hr gal/hr (kW) Hp.hr/gal wet bulb (kPa) medium (lih) (kgikW.h) (kW.h/l) rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test

Drawbar
45.12HP
Sound
83.5dB(A)
NTTLTest #1369
October 4-16, 1980 Air Barometer Air Hp shaft inch Hg Cooling dry speed Ib/hp.hr gal/hr (kW) Hp.hr/gal wet bulb (kPa) medium (lih) (kgikW.h) (kW.h/l) rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test

Drawbar
45.12HP
Sound
83.5dB(A)