Kubota M135GX

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Kubota M135GX tractor is a utility-class 4x4 MFWD 4WD vehicle powered by a 119.6 horsepower Kubota V6108-TI turbocharged diesel engine with a displacement of 374.0 cubic inches, bore of 4.646 inches, and stroke of 5.512 inches. It features a power shift transmission with 24 forward and 24 reverse gears, providing ample power and maneuverability. The tractor has a maximum torque of 383 lb.-ft. (520 Nm) at 1300 rpm and a torque rise of 34.2%. Its hydraulic system can exert a maximum force of 8613 lbs (38.3 kN) with 2 x 80 mm lift cylinders, a pump delivery rate of 20.7 GPM (78.4 l/min) at 2367 psi (163 bar), and a hydraulic power of 28.0 HP (20.9 kW). The drawbar performance shows a maximum power of 101.08 HP (75.38 kW) with a 6450 lbs (28.69 kN) pull at 5.88 mph (9.46 km/h) in 15th gear, and 77.61 HP (57.87 kW) with a 4811 lbs (21.40 kN) pull at 6.05 mph (9.74 km/h) in 17th gear. The fuel efficiency at standard PTO speed (541 rpm) is 16.86 Hp.hr/gal (3.32 kW.h/l), with a fuel consumption of 7.13 Gal/hr (26.98 l/h) at 1994 rpm. The tractor weighs 11000 lbs in operating condition.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 119.6

Transmission: Power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 11000

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota M135GX vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 89% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 62% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kubota
Model
V6108-TI
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
374.0
Bore (in)
4.646
Stroke (in)
5.512
Rated RPM
2201
Power Output (hp)
119.6

Transmission

Type
Power shift
Forward Gears
24
Reverse Gears
24
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
172.8
Width (in)
88.6
Height (in)
107.5
Operating Weight (lb)
11000

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
2013
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category II
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: June 4 - 13, 2013

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed - 596 rpm): 119.60 HP (89.18 kW) at 2201 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 7.58 Gal/hr (28.69 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.444 lb/hp.hr (0.270 kg/kW.h)
  • Fuel Consumption during Exhaust Regeneration: 0.05 Gal (0.17 l)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power (15th Gear): 101.08 HP (75.38 kW) with a drawbar pull of 6450 lbs (28.69 kN) and a speed of 5.88 mph (9.46 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.527 lb/hp.hr (0.321 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.30 Hp.hr/gal (2.62 kW.h/l)
  • Power at Reduced Engine Speed (17th Gear): 77.61 HP (57.87 kW) with a drawbar pull of 4811 lbs (21.40 kN) and a speed of 6.05 mph (9.74 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 383 lb.-ft. (520 Nm) at 1300 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 34.2%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted through Whole Range: 8613 lbs (38.3 kN) with 2 x 80 mm lift cylinders
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure and Rated Engine Speed: 20.7 GPM (78.4 l/min)
  • Hydraulic Power: 28.0 HP (20.9 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2367 psi (163 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (541 rpm): 16.86 Hp.hr/gal (3.32 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 7.13 Gal/hr (26.98 l/h) at 1994 rpm

    Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2013). Test 2064: Kubota M135GX. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2492