Kubota will roll out more options for the 104-143hp M6001 Utility tractor series as it focusses on improving comfort, versatility and efficiency at this year's event.
“The M6001 Utility series is proving to be a cost-effective and practical option in the 100-140hp sector,” explained Henry Myatt, Kubota’s product manager for the M series tractors.
The series offers five models from 104-143hp and meets EU Stage V emissions with an improved exhaust after-treatment package that contributes to lowering the cost of ownership. Short wheelbase models comprise the M6-101U and M6-111U, which use a 3.8-litre Kubota V3800 four-cylinder engine producing maximum power of 104hp and 111hp respectively. With a 2.54m wheelbase, these two models offer maximum torque figures of 346Nm and 379Nm.
M6-121U, M6-131U and M6-141U sit on a longer 2.68m wheelbase, and use Kubota’s 6.1-litre V6108 four-cylinder engine as found in the M6002 and M7003 tractor series. Power outputs are 123hp, 133hp and 143hp, with maximum torque figures of 503Nm, 544Nm and 586Nm respectively.
Further versatility is the addition of a front linkage and front pto package, which comprises a Cat IIIN format with a 2.8t lift capacity.
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Engine technology on the M6001 Utility series brought improvements to DOC and DPF performance. A DPF regeneration is achieved at around 1200rpm, and with a much lower working temperature of just 50° C. DPF cleaning intervals are 8000 hours for the 6.1 litre engine, and up to 6000 hours for the smaller 3.8 litre engine.
Across the series, a 40kph semi-powershift transmission is used, which provides eight powershifts in three mechanical ranges to create a 24x24 gearbox. A fixed displacement open centre hydraulic system provides 71 and 77 litres/min of oil flow respectively for short- and long-wheelbase models.
Cat III rear linkage includes electronic linkage control with a 5t lift capacity on short wheelbase models and 6.1t for long wheelbase tractors. PTO equipment includes 540/1000 speeds as standard, with a 540 Eco option available.
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