Compare/Kubota M105S vs Kubota M8970

Kubota M105S vs Kubota M8970

Verdict: Kubota M105S vs Kubota M8970

The Kubota M105S and the Kubota M8970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 105 hp. Kubota M8970 is the lighter machine (3,499 kg vs 6,305 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M105S holds more fuel (174.9 L vs 120.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M105S is the newer design (2005 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

105 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M105X

IntelliShiftReference

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M105H

2WD ROPSReference

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M105HD

4WD ROPSReference

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M105DSF

2WD ROPSReference

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M105DS

4WD ROPSReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

174.9 LReference

120.0 LReference

Engine (net)

78.3 kWReference

72.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

109 x 114 mmReference

Power (net)

78.3 kWReference

72.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry, dual elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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77.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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77.9 kWReference

Torque

—

336.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

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15.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.6 LReference

Transmission

Swing ShiftReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

69.4 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

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Pressure

196.1 barReference

181.3 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

65.1 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3397 kgReference

2199 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2205Reference

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Control

—

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2699 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

6305 to 8642 poundsReference

3499 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

12.4-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

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Length

411 cmReference

406 cmReference

Width

200 cmReference

204 cmReference

Height (cab)

269 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

41 cmReference

2WD Front tread

153 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 166 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 203 cmReference

157 to 205 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2859 kgReference

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2WD cab

3200 kgReference

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4WD cab

3920 kgReference

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Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Height (exhaust)

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292 cmReference

Front tread

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164 to 173 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80Reference

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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.