Fluids and capacities for the Kubota M9960
| Where | Capacity | What the manual calls for |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ROPS 90 L (23.8 US gal), cab 110 L (29.1 US gal) | No. 2-D S15 diesel fuelNo. 1-D S15 diesel fuel below -10 °C (14 °F)Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel (S15) |
| Coolant | 9 L (9.5 US qt); recovery tank 1.0 L (1.1 US qt) | Fresh clean soft water with anti-freezeCab: about 1 L (0.26 US gal) more, for the heater. |
| Engine oil (with filter) | 10.7 L (11.3 US qt) | API CJ-4 (DPF type engine)Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE 30, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40-10 °C to 25 °C (14 °F to 77 °F): SAE 20, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (ROPS)-10 °C to 25 °C (14 °F to 77 °F): SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (cab)Below -10 °C (14 °F): SAE 10W-30We carry: Kubota Premium Heavy Duty Synthetic Blend Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 |
| Transmission (transmission case) | 60 L (63.4 US qt) | Kubota Super UDT2 fluidRegular UDT also permittedWe carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Front axle (4WD) | Differential case 6.0 L (6.3 US qt); front axle gear case 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) each side | Kubota Super UDT2 fluid or SAE 80 - SAE 90 gear oilWe carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Grease | — | Multipurpose grease NLGI-2 or NLGI-1 (GC-LB)We carry: Kubota Premium Synthetic Grease |
| Grease points: top link (2), top link bracket (2), lift rod (2), hydraulic lift cylinder pin (4), front axle gear case support [4WD] (2), front axle support (2), front wheel hub (bearing grease) [2WD] (2), knuckle shaft [2WD] (2), steering joint shaft (1, cab), battery terminal (2) | ||
Capacities are approximate. Always fill to the level mark.
From the Kubota operator's manuals for the M9960, 3C151-9971-5 (ROPS), pages 70, 71, 73, 90 and 91, and 3C651-9971-3 (cab), pages 80, 81, 83, 103, 104 and 106.
