Compare/Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota SMZ805

Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota SMZ805

Verdict: Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota SMZ805

The Kubota M1-85 and the Kubota SMZ805 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M1-85 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 79 hp. Kubota M1-85 is the lighter machine (2,980 kg vs 3,059 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ805 is the newer design (2011 vs 1988). In short: choose the Kubota M1-85 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota SMZ805 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

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

58.8 kWReference

Displacement

4.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 125 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

58.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

318.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Type

creeperReference

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Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

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24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

59.6 kWReference

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Rear Type

JIS2Reference

IIReference

Rear lift

2800 kgReference

3299 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2389Reference

1170@2600Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

230 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

2980 kgReference

3059 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

13.9-36Reference

16.9-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Length

386 cmReference

395 cmReference

Width

188 cmReference

191 cmReference

Height

254 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

41 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 151 cmReference

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 192 cmReference

139 to 189 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

SMZ805

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utilityReference

SMZ805-PC

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half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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230 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,299.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Power

Max Power

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78.9 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,170@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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395.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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191 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,059.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-30Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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55.1 to 74.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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52.4 to 59.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

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.