Kubota will have the M7 on display at Grass & Muck. The M7 is powered by a re-worked Kubota turbo-diesel engine, similar to the one used in the existing M135GX tractor.

For the new M7 Series models, the engine incorporates a combination of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system along with diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). This allows it to achieve higher power outputs while also meeting the latest Tier 4 tractor engine emission regulations.

Depending on the model chosen, the tractors can produce 130hp, 150hp or 170hp. A large 6.1 litre displacement engine is used to achieve its top 170hp output. There are two transmission options. The entry-level transmission comes with a 24 forward and 24 reverse speed powershift system. This gives six ranges, with four speeds in each range. An optional creep speed system is available. Kubota will also offer a variable transmission (KV-T) system, which the company claims to have developed for the tractors. Kubota says this KV-T transmission has dynamic braking with engine-assisted deceleration to give the driver better control. An automatic speed control system is available on the tractors. This means that during road work, the Travel Mode setting allows the tractor to adjust the gears to the road conditions, such as on hills, whether accelerating or not. In the Field Mode, the transmission automatically shifts down two gears when you lift the three-point linkage. This mode also minimises changes in PTO revolutions when the PTO switch is engaged. There will be standard and premium level models on offer.

In the cab there’s a 12in touch-screen that’s based on Kverneland’s Tellus monitor. This has been reprogrammed to handle most of the tractor’s main functions. A joystick has been fitted to handle the transmission, but it’s been littered with a few other buttons, too. These include forward and reverse shuttling, manual and auto-shifting functions (on powershift models) as well as rear linkage controls.

Kubota UK Ltd, Dormer Road, Thame, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Tel: +44 1844 268000

Email: kuk_g.marketing@kubota.com

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