Compare/Kubota GM90 vs Kubota M7970

Kubota GM90 vs Kubota M7970

Verdict: Kubota GM90 vs Kubota M7970

The Kubota GM90 and the Kubota M7970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 88 hp. Kubota GM90 is the lighter machine (2,869 kg vs 3,149 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GM90 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota GM90 is the newer design (1998 vs 1990). 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

88 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

99.9 LReference

Engine

65.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

109 x 115 mmReference

Power

65.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

negativeReference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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65.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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61.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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61.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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65.6 kWReference

Torque

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284.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Oil capacity

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13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.6 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO Type

587/827/1170 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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56.2 kWReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Pump flow

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61.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2699 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2199 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

235 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

2869 kgReference

3149 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

Length

398 cmReference

388 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (cab)

257 cmReference

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Ground clearance

48 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

120 to 139 cmReference

153 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 139 cmReference

156 to 197 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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265 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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200Reference

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.