Kubota M96S/M108S

CRS (Common Rail System)

Typically found in automobiles to help reduce emissions and decrease fuel consumption, CRS has been implemented on our M108X engine to accomplish the same results. The CRS electronically controls the timing and amount of fuel injection. By delivering high-pressure injections in stages, rather than all at once, an optimal combustion rate is achieved, thus offering greater efficiency in the cylinder. This equates into less combustion noise, commonly known as “diesel knocks”, better fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions. By controlling the amount of fuel injection, the CRS also serves to provide greater torque so that operations in the mid-to-high revolution range, such as baling, can be performed more smoothly.

Cooled EGR System

Our Cooled EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) System aims at the same end as the CRS, to reduce noxious emissions. Specifically, the Cooled EGR System reduces smog-producing nitrogen oxides by lowering the combustion temperature. It accomplishes this by diverting exhaust gas through a cooler and then returning it to the combustion chambers, where the cooled gases minimize temperatures and hamper nitrogen oxide formation.

Slanted Full-open Hood

The slant-nosed, full-open hood design makes maintenance a snap, as the one-piece hood’s dual gas shock assist enables it to lift up easily. This design feature also improves operator visibility over the center of the tractor hood for safer and more efficient working conditions. The curved design also provides a sleeker overall appearance.

Side-mounted Exhaust Pipe

The side-mounted exhaust pipe maximizes your field of view, allowing you to see more of what’s in front and to the side of your work area.

Air Cleaner with Built-in Pre-cleaner

This air cleaner will help protect your engine when operating your Kubota M96S or M108S in particularly dirty or dusty areas.

Swing Shift Plus with Dual Speed

Swing Shift Plus models give you 32F/32R speeds, and allow you to operate the Swing Shift as well as the Dual Speed with just one lever. Should your load suddenly get heavier, just push the Dual Speed's high/low button while still in motion. Your speed will reduce by 17%, but lugging force will dramatically increase. Put this feature to best use when taking on large load increases, when working in mixed soil or during hay tool applications. Combining the Dual Speed with the optional creep provides 16 additional slower speeds, a total of 48F/48R, for specialty applications. (Swing Shift Plus with Dual Speed not available on all models. See specs for details.)

Hydraulic Shuttle Shift

Mounted on the left side of the steering column, the shuttle lever's fingertip control makes it possible to shift smoothly from forward to reverse without using the clutch or stopping the tractor. This makes front loader operation significantly easier.

Multi-plate Wet-disc Main Clutch

Our multi-plate wet-disc main clutch ensures smooth and effortless operation and offers greater durability.

Easy to Shift 4WD Engagement

Stay moving and stay productive by switching the 4-wheel drive on and off without stopping, even when moving out of a field onto a road.
(Do not engage while carrying heavy loads, or when a rear wheel has lost traction.)

Hydraulic Brakes

All it takes is a light touch to activate these highly responsive, hydraulic, wet-type brakes. This feature helps to reduce operator fatigue.

Extended Wheelbase

The extended wheelbase gives these tractors a lower center of gravity, directly equating to exceptional stability and pulling power.

Auxiliary Remote Control Valves

One remote valve (SCD) is standard on both the M96S and M108S. With the optional flow control valve installed, you can simultaneously operate the 3-point hitch and one remote valve, or two remote valves. Up to three remote valves plus a flow control valve can be installed in total.

Hydrostatic Power Steering

When performing tasks that place a heavy weight on the front wheels, such as loader work, our light-touch power steering helps make work much less strenuous.

Pedal-operated Tilt Steering Wheel

Find the position most comfortable for you. Step on the pedal; tilt the wheel to select from among six wheel positions, and then lock it in place. Simply step on the pedal again to unlock the wheel for easy tractor mounting and dismounting.

New Halogen Headlights with Corner Lamps

We've mounted the headlights high to improve visibility, even during loader work. These halogen lights with corner lamps are efficient and provide excellent illumination.

Foldable ROPS (ROPS Model)

A foldable Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) comes standard on the M96S and M108S. The ROPS can easily be folded down without tools so that the tractor may pass under areas with height constraints, such as doorways or low branches. (There is no operator protection provided by the ROPS in the folded position. For operator safety, the ROPS should be placed in the upright and locked position and the seat belt fastened for all other operations.)

Wrap-around Front Grill

The specially designed grill offers a wide coverage area, which helps to cool the engine better. At the same time, the grill design minimizes the overall air intake velocity, which reduces clogging of grass and dirt.

Front-opening Side Glass

The glass panels on the side of the tractor now open from the front, providing better interior air flow.

High Quality Air Conditioner

Our air conditioning system boasts nine air outlets, a dual-level air function and a stronger force of air to keep you cool even on the hottest days.

Slide-out AC Condenser

When they require cleaning, the sliding, louverless-type AC condenser and condenser net can be removed easily and quickly.

Radio/Cassette/CD Ready

Speakers, antenna and wire harness are pre- installed for easy hookup.

Lifting Power and Height Adjustments

Two separate boom cylinder fulcrum points (Power position and Height position) give you the option to increase the loader's lifting power or height based on your needs. When using the pallet fork or bale spear you may want to set the fulcrum to give you more height. For bucket work, a lower setting offers more power.

Hydraulic Self-leveling Valve

This optional feature allows the operator to raise or lower the loader boom without changing the angle of the bucket. This will help prevent spills when carrying soil or sand and will make pallet handling smooth and easy.

Skid Steer-type Quick Coupler

A standard feature on the M96S and M108S loader, this coupler makes attaching and detaching buckets, bale s

4-Bar Linkage

The -bar bucket linkage increases the rollback and dumping angle for quicker scooping and dumping.

Joystick Control

The joystick offers you the ability to control the movement and speed of the loader with a single lever. The joystick tower also adjusts vertically, towards or away from the operator, and locks in place. This allows you to easily find your best working position. The Series Circuit makes simultaneous boom and bucket operation possible, while the Regenerative Bucket Dump Circuit enables quick dumping for efficient operation with quick cycle times.

Protected Cylinder Tubes

To protect the tractor's hydraulics and offer the operator greater visibility, we've neatly tucked the hydraulic tubes inside the loader's boom. Hydraulic tube covers provide further protection from wear and tear.

Frame Design

The loader's thick steel frame has been simplified by removing braces and connectors. This redesign reduces the effort and time it takes to attach the loader and offers increased visibility.

Rubber Caps

Rubber caps help to prevent grease drips, keeping the operator's clothes clean. They also give the loader a more appealing look.

Quick-mount Attach/Detach

Attach or detach the front loader with ease and without the use of tools. Simply utilize the boom stand and mounting pins to quickly ready your tractor for its next job. A single-lever Hydraulic Quick Coupler (optional), available for the loader's hydraulic fittings, allows you to release all four lines at once.

Kubota Shockless Ride (KSR)

The KSR helps to minimize fatigue by ”smoothing out“ the ride of the tractor. This feature is particularly useful when your tasks include a lot of tight turns or lifting and dumping of heavy loads. It makes handling round bales far less jarring.

Single-lever Hydraulic
Quick Coupler

The optional quick coupler allows the operator to attach all four hoses at once. This makes attaching and detaching fast and easy, even when you're doing it often.

3rd Function Valve

Operated with buttons located on the grip of the joystick, the 3rd function valve broadens the capability of the front loader. It also enables the simultaneous operation of the bucket and loader boom, allowing smooth and easy operation.