Kubota has introduced the M130X, its biggest tractor to date. Like the firm’s other tractors, the 132hp M130X is built entirely by Kubota, using its own engine, transmission, back-end and other components.

The M130X utilises the same four-cylinder, 6.1-litre engine as the MX128X that it replaces, but with a rise in gross power output to 140hp, and an increase in maximum torque to 570Nm at 1,200rpm, a 32 per cent increase. A new viscostatic fan means that the cooling function operates independently of the engine speed. Common rail system fuel injection has been introduced as part of a package to meet Euro 3B/Tier 4 emissions legislation. An electronic governor system, Work Kruise, enables the operator to keep engine rpm at a constant level, regardless of ground or work conditions. When used in conjunction with the transmission’s ‘Auto’ function this means that pto rpm is also kept constant, regardless of load on the implement. A new Dual Memory feature allows two engine rpm settings to be recorded, designed to offer a partial headland management system for a job such as mowing, or speed settings to be stored for different jobs.