Compare/Kubota M120 vs Kubota M9960

Kubota M120 vs Kubota M9960

Verdict: Kubota M120 vs Kubota M9960

The Kubota M120 and the Kubota M9960 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. Kubota M9960 is the lighter machine (5,535 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 M9960 is the newer design (2013 vs 1998). 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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Fit & specs

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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

With 480/70R34 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M120DT

4WDReference

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M9960HF

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2WD ROPS 8-speedReference

M9960HFC

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2WD Cab 8-speedReference

M9960HD

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4WD ROPS 8-speedReference

M9960HDC

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4WD Cab 8-speedReference

M9960HD12

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4WD ROPS 12-speedReference

M9960HDC12

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4WD Cab 12-speedReference

M9960HDC24

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4WD Cab 24-speedReference

Engine

89.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

66.6 kWReference

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Displacement

5.8 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 125 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power

89.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600 (cab)Reference

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

67.9 kWReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Engine (net)

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74.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Power (net)

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74.6 kWReference

Starter

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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

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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power shuttleReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

73.1 kWReference

66.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

76.9 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

57.7 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

2-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

57.7 LReference

230 ciReference

Valves

2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

78.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3601 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

wet discsReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2210Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

76.3 kWReference

64.8 kWReference

ROPS Pump flow

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60.2 lpmReference

Cab Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3299 kgReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic lower link endsReference

Capacities

Fuel

199.8 LReference

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Fuel tank

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110.2 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

263 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

268 cmReference

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Weight

9040 to 9700 poundsReference

5535 to 6810 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

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

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Width

219 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height (cab)

272 cmReference

256 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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ROPS Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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388 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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253 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

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151 to 192 cmReference

Kubota M120 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Optional Charging amps

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100Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

23.1 l/hourReference

18.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

5699 kgReference

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Speeds

Kubota M9960 attachments

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

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100 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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89 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

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228.6 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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253.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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256.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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200.7 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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50 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,698.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) | Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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Front: 7.50-18. (2WD) | Front: 12.4-24. (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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59.8 to 63.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AVAILABLEReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.