Kubota Engine Oil Cross Reference: Verified Label Ratings

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Quick Answer

Genuine Kubota engine oil is 70000-10005 (5-gallon 15W-40) and 70000-10200 (1-quart 10W-30). Kubota’s published warranty says it does not cover failures caused by improper, incorrect or contaminated fluids, including engine oil, and tells owners to follow the oil specification in their model’s operator’s manual. We found no Kubota statement that a non-Kubota brand voids a warranty by itself, and none approving every alternative. Shell, Chevron and Valvoline heavy-duty diesel oils list CK-4 and CJ-4 plus older classes on their data sheets, but the BX manuals say CJ-4 oil “cannot be used on this tractor,” while the L4701 and MX5400 manuals call for CJ-4. Check your own manual first.

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Genuine Kubota Oil: Part Numbers
Part number Product (Kubota USA listing) Published API rating for this exact part
70000-10005 Oil, 5 gal 15W-40 Not found
70000-10200 Oil, 1 qt 10W-30 Not found

Kubota USA lists these two parts but, in the pages we read, does not print an API rating for either one. An official safety data sheet identifies the 10W-30 as SAE 10W-30 engine oil (product code KU10200). Other genuine sizes may exist, so ask your dealer. We removed the “$133–154 per pail” price from earlier versions because we could not source it.

What Kubota’s Warranty Says About Oil
Quoted From Kubota’s Published Warranty

“The Kubota Limited Warranty does not cover failures which are caused by the use of improper, incorrect, or contaminated fluids, including but not limited to: lubricants such as engine oil…” (Kubota Limited Warranty for products retailed on or after January 1, 2025, printed p. 3).

“It is the customer’s responsibility to operate and maintain the equipment in accordance with the instructions provided in the Operator’s Manual. You may be asked to prove that the maintenance instructions have been followed.” (printed p. 2). The same page sends owners to the maintenance section of their model’s operator’s manual, their Kubota dealer or Kubota Technical Service Support for fluid specifications.

That is the wording of the 2025 warranty guide, not a ruling on any claim or on an older tractor. We did not find a Kubota statement that using a non-Kubota oil brand voids coverage by itself, and none that every alternative oil is acceptable. Earlier versions of this page said the warranty “remains valid” with any oil that meets the specs. Keep your receipts and service records, and ask your dealer before relying on any oil for a tractor under warranty.

CJ-4: What the Manuals and Kubota USA Say
Source Statement
BX1880 / BX2380 / BX2680 manual, p. 71 “API Service Classification CF or higher.” Engines without external EGR: CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4. “The CJ-4 engine oil is intended for DPF (diesel-particulate-filter) type engines, and cannot be used on this tractor.”
BX23S manual, pp. 80–81 Same wording: CF or higher; CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4; CJ-4 “cannot be used on this tractor.”
L4701 manual, p. 115 “DPF-compatible oil (CJ-4).”
MX5400 / MX6000 manual “If any engine oil other than CJ-4 is used, the DPF may become clogged earlier than expected and the fuel economy may drop.”
Kubota USA, Lubricants Maintenance Tables (webpage) Interim Tier 4 and newer: “CJ-4 Required.” External EGR: “CJ-4, CI-4.” Non-EGR: “CJ-4, CI-4, CH-4.” Note: “As of May 2012 this information supersedes all previous publications regarding the use of CJ-4.”

These sources disagree for non-EGR engines. The BX manual we read is copyrighted 2016 and prohibits CJ-4, while the Kubota USA webpage lists CJ-4 and carries a May 2012 note. We cannot say which one controls, so we do not pick one. For the B2301/B2601, B2650, L2501, L3901, M5-111 and M7060 we did not find the API page. None of the manuals we read mention CK-4, which does not mean no Kubota manual does. See our oil change interval guide for intervals, capacities and viscosity tables.

Heavy-Duty Diesel Oils: What the Labels Say
Product Viscosity Categories on the maker’s sheet Zinc / phosphorus Source
Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 15W-40 CK-4, CJ-4 Not found Shell brochure CS14811-01 (2019)
Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic 5W-40 CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4 Not found Shell TDS v1.8, May 24, 2024, p. 2
Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 15W-40 CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4 Not found Shell Canada technical table; Shell U.S. page confirms CK-4
Valvoline Premium Blue 15W-40 15W-40 CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4 (plus gasoline SP, SN Plus) 890 ppm / 800 ppm Valvoline sheet for Premium Blue One Solution Gen2 15W-40, Sept 26, 2024
Chevron Delo 400 XLE 15W-40 15W-40 CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4, SN 0.12% / 0.11% by mass (about 1,200 / 1,100 ppm) Chevron PDS HDMO-55, Oct 20, 2024
Chevron Delo 400 XLE 10W-30 Synblend 10W-30 CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4, CI-4 Plus, CH-4, SN, SN Plus 0.086% / 0.080% by mass (about 860 / 800 ppm) Chevron PDS HDMO-53, May 15, 2024

The ppm values for Chevron are our conversion of the published mass percentages. Shell does not publish zinc or phosphorus on the sheets we read. The Valvoline and Delo data are for the Premium Blue One Solution Gen2 15W-40 and the Delo 400 XLE SB 15W-40 Synblend, so confirm that the product name on your Amazon listing matches before relying on the row.

How to Read This Table

Every oil above lists CJ-4 and CK-4, and also CI-4 and CH-4, the classes the BX manuals allow. The BX manuals say CJ-4 oil “cannot be used on this tractor,” and we found nothing from Kubota on an oil that carries both. The DPF models (L4701, MX5400) call for CJ-4, which these oils list. If you own a BX, ask your Kubota dealer before buying any of them. Earlier versions of this page said these oils “meet the same viscosity and API ratings” and that the warranty “remains valid.” We could not source either claim.

Synthetic oil: we found no model-specific manual statement allowing or prohibiting it. The Rotella T6 5W-40 is a full synthetic, so that note applies to it. We also removed the “Do NOT use CJ-4 in Tier 4 engines, always use CK-4” advice, which conflicts with the L4701 and MX5400 manuals.

Super UDT2 Is Not Engine Oil

Kubota describes Super UDT2 as “a multi-purpose all-weather hydraulic fluid… specifically recommended for use in the Kubota hydraulic, final drive, transmission, differential, and wet brake systems,” and “fully interchangeable with standard UDT and Super UDT fluids.” Kubota also describes friction characteristics for smoother starting, drive control and PTO connection. Its page names “transmission” rather than “HST,” so check your manual for your drive type. We found no Kubota statement approving engine oil in these systems.

Genuine part number Size Kubota USA package wording
70000-40200 1 quart 12/1 Quart
70000-40201 1 gallon 4/1 Gallon
70000-40202 2.5 gallons 2/2.5 Gallon
70000-40205 5 gallons 5 Gallon Pail
70000-40255 55 gallons 55 Gallon Drum
70000-40233 325 gallons 325 Gallon Tote

Package wording is Kubota’s, so “12/1 Quart” means a case of twelve quarts. More fluid specs are in our transmission fluid cross-reference.

JASO MA / MA2

JASO MA and MA2 are classifications aimed at four-stroke motorcycle engines with wet clutches. We did not find a JASO requirement in the Kubota manuals we read, so the viscosity and API class in your operator’s manual are what to match.

Where to Buy
Engine Oil (check the label ratings above)
Confirm your manual allows the oil before buying. Genuine Kubota oil is sold by Kubota dealers.
Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40, 5-Gallon Pail
Label lists CK-4, CJ-4 and older classes.

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Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic
Label lists CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4.

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Valvoline Premium Blue 15W-40, 5-Gallon Pail
Check that the listing matches the product on the data sheet.

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Chevron Delo 400 XLE 15W-40
Check that the listing matches the product on the data sheet.

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Transmission and Hydraulic Fluid
Kubota Super UDT2.
Kubota Super UDT2, 2.5 Gallon
Check the listing for the pack size. Kubota publishes 70000-40202 as “2/2.5 Gallon.”

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What We Could Not Verify
  • The API rating of Kubota genuine oil 70000-10005 and 70000-10200, and any current price.
  • The API page for the B2301/B2601, B2650, L2501, L3901, M5-111 and M7060, and any CK-4 mention in a Kubota manual.
  • Whether a non-Kubota brand affects a warranty claim, and whether CJ-4/CK-4 oils that also list CI-4 are acceptable in a BX.
  • Any manual statement on synthetic oil, and Shell’s zinc and phosphorus figures.
  • The Premium Blue 15W-40 and Delo 15W-40 data match your exact Amazon listing.
How We Verified This Page

Manual wording comes from Kubota operator’s manuals hosted by ManualsLib with printed page numbers. Warranty wording, UDT2 text and part numbers come from Kubota USA documents and pages. Oil ratings come from Shell, Chevron and Valvoline data sheets (checked Oct 21, 2026). Forum posts, dealer blogs and seller listings were not used. Your own manual is the final word for your serial number.

❓Frequently Asked Questions
QWill using a non-Kubota oil void my warranty?

Kubota’s 2025 warranty says it does not cover failures caused by improper, incorrect or contaminated fluids, including engine oil, and that you may be asked to prove maintenance followed the operator’s manual. We found no brand-only rule in either direction, so ask your dealer.

QWhat are the genuine Kubota engine oil part numbers?

70000-10005 is the 5-gallon 15W-40 and 70000-10200 is the 1-quart 10W-30. We could not find an API rating published for either part.

QCan I use CJ-4 oil in my Kubota?

The BX and BX23S manuals say CJ-4 oil cannot be used on those tractors. The L4701 and MX5400 manuals call for CJ-4 because of the DPF. Check your own manual.

QWhat is the difference between Super UDT2 and engine oil?

Kubota describes Super UDT2 as a hydraulic fluid for the hydraulic, final drive, transmission, differential and wet brake systems. It is not an engine oil. We found no Kubota statement approving engine oil in those systems.

QDoes JASO MA/MA2 matter for my Kubota?

It is a motorcycle wet-clutch classification. We did not find it in the Kubota manuals we read.

QHow often should I change the engine oil?

It depends on the model: 200, 400 or 500 hours in the manuals we read. See our oil change interval guide.

Related Guides
Capacities by model
Intervals and grade rules
Part numbers by series
Super UDT2 and alternatives
What the manuals list
Capacities by system

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