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Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota MD87

Verdict: Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota MD87

The Kubota M1-85 and the Kubota MD87 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota MD87 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 80 hp. Kubota M1-85 is the lighter machine (2,980 kg vs 6,812 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MD87 is the newer design (1995 vs 1988). In short: choose the Kubota MD87 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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Fit & specs
Kubota M1-85 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota MD87 Tractor
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
80 hp
81 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference
Eight gears in two ranges. Optional creeper range available.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
104.8 LReference
104.8 LReference
Engine
63.4 kWReference
64.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
109 x 125 mmReference
109 x 125 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
64.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Torque
318.8 NmReference
318.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
16.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Type
creeperReference
partial power shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
59.6 kWReference
60.5 kWReference
Rear Type
JIS2Reference
IIReference
Rear lift
2800 kgReference
2585 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2389Reference
1000@2211Reference
Pump flow
60.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
230 cmReference
230 cmReference
Weight
2980 kgReference
6812 to 7209 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5-24Reference
9.5-24Reference
Rear tire
13.9-36Reference
13.9-36Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference
Length
386 cmReference
388 cmReference
Width
188 cmReference
187 cmReference
Height
254 cmReference
261 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
41 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 151 cmReference
133 to 151 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 192 cmReference
132 to 192 cmReference
ROPS Weight
3089 kgReference
Cab Weight
3270 kgReference
Ground clearance
43 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference

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.

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