Compare/Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota M7500

Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota M7500

Verdict: Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota M7500

The Kubota M1-85 and the Kubota M7500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7500 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 80 hp. Kubota M1-85 is the lighter machine (2,980 kg vs 5,082 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M1-85 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 72.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M1-85 is the newer design (1988 vs 1979). In short: choose the Kubota M7500 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M1-85 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

81 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

With 18.4-26 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

72.3 LReference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.7 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 125 mmReference

105 x 115 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

318.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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60.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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44.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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60.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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single paper elementReference

Compression

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17.0:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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53.9 kWReference

Max power

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44.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

creeperReference

open centerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

59.6 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS2Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift

2800 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/groundReference

Engine RPM

1000@2389Reference

540@2016Reference

PTO (tested)

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53.9 kWReference

Valves

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1Reference

Total flow

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35.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1696 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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49.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

230 cmReference

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Weight

2980 kgReference

5082 to 5980 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.9-36Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference

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Length

386 cmReference

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Width

188 cmReference

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Height

254 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

41 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 151 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 192 cmReference

150 to 191 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

2WD Length

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362 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

2WD Width

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184 cmReference

4WD Width

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196 cmReference

2WD Height (exhaust)

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228 cmReference

4WD Height (exhaust)

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231 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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137 to 197 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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150 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2305 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2544 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2712 kgReference

Ballasted

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4313 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

M7500DT

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4WDReference

Kubota M7500 attachments

M7500 Serial Numbers

1978

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10001 (M7500DT)Reference

1979

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10401 (M7500DT)Reference

1980

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10436 (M7500DT)Reference

1981

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10761 (M7500DT)Reference

1982

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11490 (M7500DT)Reference

1983

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11744 (M7500DT)Reference

1984

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50056 (M7500DT)Reference

1985

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60011 (M7500DT)Reference

1986

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69966 (M7500DT)Reference

Location:

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Serial number on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3547 kgReference

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.