Compare/Kubota M120 vs Kubota M9580

Kubota M120 vs Kubota M9580

Verdict: Kubota M120 vs Kubota M9580

The Kubota M120 and the Kubota M9580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. Kubota M9580 is the lighter machine (3,850 kg vs 9,040 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M120 is the newer design (1998 vs 1991). 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

100 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Six gears in two ranges with power shuttle and push-button high-low switch.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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Variants

M120DT

4WDReference

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Engine

89.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

66.6 kWReference

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Displacement

5.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 125 mmReference

Power

89.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

461.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

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Max power

66.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

74.8 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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120.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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74.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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74.6 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

73.1 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

76.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

57.7 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

57.7 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

78.0 lpmReference

79.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3601 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2210Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

76.3 kWReference

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Total flow

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112.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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32.2 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2634 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

199.8 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

263 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

268 cmReference

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Weight

9040 to 9700 poundsReference

3850 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

14.9-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4R-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4R-38Reference

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Length

436 cmReference

410 cmReference

Width

219 cmReference

201 cmReference

Height (cab)

272 cmReference

265 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

61 cmReference

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2WD

4100 kgReference

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4WD

4399 kgReference

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Ballasted

5889 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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244 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 15.5-38Reference

Ground clearance

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61 cmReference

Front tread

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164 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

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150 to 211 cmReference

Kubota M120 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

23.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5699 kgReference

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Speeds

Kubota M9580 attachments

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.