Compare/Kubota M105D vs Kubota M8970

Kubota M105D vs Kubota M8970

Verdict: Kubota M105D vs Kubota M8970

The Kubota M105D and the Kubota M8970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8970 leads on rated power with 105 hp against 104 hp. Kubota M8970 is the lighter machine (3,499 kg vs 3,640 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M105D holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 120.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M105D is the newer design (2005 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M8970 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M105D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Kubota

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

104 hp

105 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Optional creeper adds an additional 8-speed range to the standard transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

190.0 LReference

120.0 LReference

Engine

77.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

109 x 114 mmReference

Power

77.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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77.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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72.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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72.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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77.9 kWReference

Torque

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336.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Oil capacity

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15.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.6 LReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

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Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and electronic draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

3900 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2389Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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63.4 kWReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Pump flow

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61.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2699 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2199 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

3640 kgReference

3499 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

18.4-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Length

405 cmReference

406 cmReference

Width

196 cmReference

204 cmReference

Height

264 cmReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

41 cmReference

Front tread

133 to 151 cmReference

164 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

139 to 200 cmReference

157 to 205 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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292 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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200Reference

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.