Compare/Kubota GM90 vs Kubota ME8200

Kubota GM90 vs Kubota ME8200

Verdict: Kubota GM90 vs Kubota ME8200

The Kubota GM90 and the Kubota ME8200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota GM90 leads on rated power with 88 hp against 87 hp. Kubota GM90 is the lighter machine (2,869 kg vs 5,534 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 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota ME8200 is the newer design (2003 vs 1998). In short: choose the Kubota GM90 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota ME8200 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

88 hp

87 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

The mechanical shuttle was used on the narrow-profile ME8200DTN.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

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Engine

65.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

Power

65.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

DTN ROPS Fuel tank

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60.2 LReference

DTN Cab Fuel tank

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78.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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64.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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64.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO Type

587/827/1170 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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55.3 kWReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

DTN Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3999 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

235 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

2869 kgReference

5534 to 8378 poundsReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2R24Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

18.4R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

Length

398 cmReference

389 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

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Height (cab)

257 cmReference

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Ground clearance

48 cmReference

44 cmReference

Front tread

120 to 139 cmReference

150 to 161 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 139 cmReference

157 to 186 cmReference

DTN Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 280/70R18. Rear: 380/70R28Reference

ROPS

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250 cmReference

Cab

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254 cmReference

DTN ROPS

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2510 kgReference

DTN Cab

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2580 kgReference

DTN Steering wheel

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151 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Variants

ME8200DTN

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narrowReference

Kubota ME8200 Height

Speeds

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.