Compare/Kubota GM73 vs Kubota M7040SU

Kubota GM73 vs Kubota M7040SU

Verdict: Kubota GM73 vs Kubota M7040SU

The Kubota GM73 and the Kubota M7040SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 68 hp. Kubota M7040SU is the lighter machine (4,475 kg vs 4,982 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M7040SU is the newer design (2009 vs 1998). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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Rated power

68 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

Four synchronized gears in high, low, and reverse ranges with left-hand hydraulic shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

82.1 LReference

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Engine

53.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

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Power

53.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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50.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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50.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Oil capacity

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43.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

51.0 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2269 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

564/795/1125 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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43.9 LReference

Type

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hydraulic shuttleReference

Capacity

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43.9 LReference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2295Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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Weight

4982 to 5390 poundsReference

4475 to 4608 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Length

365 cmReference

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Width

177 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

251 cmReference

246 cmReference

Height (cab)

246 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

2259 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2444 kgReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Front tread

119 to 150 cmReference

141 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 171 cmReference

141 to 0 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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570-648Reference

2WD Length

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355 cmReference

4WD Length

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334 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2029 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2090 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

Variants

M7040SU

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2WDReference

M7040SUD

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4WDReference

M7040

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deluxe modelReference

M7040SUHD

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hydraulic shuttleReference

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Front axle

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8.5 LReference

Kubota M7040SU attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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76 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.