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Kubota M105X vs Kubota M8970

Verdict: Kubota M105X vs Kubota M8970

The Kubota M105X 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 4,076 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M105X holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 120.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M105X 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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Rated power

105 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Variants

M105S

Swing ShiftReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

190.0 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

dual 8-inch dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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77.9 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

—

14.6 LReference

Transmission

Intelli-ShiftReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

68.5 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

59.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4285 kgReference

2199 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

—

181.3 barReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2699 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

4076 kgReference

3499 kgReference

Front tire

13.6R24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4R34Reference

18.4-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

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

Length

415 cmReference

406 cmReference

Width

212 cmReference

204 cmReference

Height

268 cmReference

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Ground clearance

58 cmReference

41 cmReference

Front tread

203 cmReference

164 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 203 cmReference

157 to 205 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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292 cmReference

Kubota M105X attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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.