Compare/Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota M7950

Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota M7950

Verdict: Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota M7950

The Kubota M1-85 and the Kubota M7950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7950 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 80 hp. Kubota M1-85 is the lighter machine (2,980 kg vs 5,960 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M1-85 is the newer design (1988 vs 1983). In short: choose the Kubota M7950 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

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

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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 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

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Engine

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.7 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 125 mmReference

109 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 (net)

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60.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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47.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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60.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Oil capacity

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50.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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56.3 kWReference

Max power

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47.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

creeperReference

synchronizedReference

Clutch

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dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

59.6 kWReference

56.3 kWReference

Rear Type

JIS2Reference

IIReference

Rear lift

2800 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2389Reference

PTO (tested)

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56.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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50.0 LReference

Capacity

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50.0 LReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2029 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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51.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

230 cmReference

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Weight

2980 kgReference

5960 to 7100 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

7.50-18Reference

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

388 cmReference

Width

188 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height

254 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

41 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 151 cmReference

182 to 243 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 192 cmReference

182 to 243 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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222 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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226 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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153 to 173 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2703 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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3091 kgReference

Operating

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3220 kgReference

Ballasted

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4674 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

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146 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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175 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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65 (with cab)Reference

Battery AH

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300Reference

Variants

M7950F

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2WDReference

M7950DT

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4WDReference

M7950FW

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wide-treadReference

M7950DTM

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mudderReference

M7950HC

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high-cropReference

Capacities

Fuel

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99.9 LReference

Kubota M7950 attachments

Kubota M7950 Height

2WD Exhaust

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241 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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244 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4373 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.