Compare/Kubota M5-111 vs Kubota M8970

Kubota M5-111 vs Kubota M8970

Verdict: Kubota M5-111 vs Kubota M8970

The Kubota M5-111 and the Kubota M8970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5-111 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 105 hp. Kubota M8970 is the lighter machine (3,499 kg vs 5,754 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8970 holds more fuel (120.0 L vs 104.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5-111 is the newer design (2015 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M5-111 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8970 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

106 hp

105 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six synchronized gears in two ranges with electro-hydraulic shuttle shift. Two-speed power shift.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M5N-111

narrow profileReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

120.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

12.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

78.7 kWReference

77.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

74.6 kWReference

72.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

109 x 114 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reductionReference

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Power (net)

74.6 kWReference

72.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

78.7 kWReference

77.9 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

78.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

intake heaterReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

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ROPS Rated RPM

2400Reference

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Cab Rated RPM

2600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

60.0 LReference

15.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.6 LReference

Max power

73.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

72.4 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Aspiration

TurbochargedReference

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Cooling system

IntercoolerReference

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Rated RPM

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2400Reference

Torque

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336.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

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Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

24 x 24Reference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

66.4 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

73.0 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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ROPS Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Cab Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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ROPS Steering flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Cab Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3299 kgReference

2199 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic lower link ends and stabilizersReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1519Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

66.1 kWReference

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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

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

5754 to 7685 poundsReference

3499 kgReference

Front tire

7.5-18Reference

12.4-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.5-18. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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2WD Length

397 cmReference

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4WD Length

393 cmReference

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2WD Width

198 cmReference

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4WD Width

200 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

157 to 205 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2610 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2800 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3000 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3190 kgReference

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4WD Cab Operating

3485 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1496 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

2199 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

2599 kgReference

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Max rear axle

3701 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

Length

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406 cmReference

Width

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204 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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292 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Front tread

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164 to 173 cmReference

Kubota M5-111 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

60Reference

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Cab Charging amps

100Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

80 AReference

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Battery AH

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200Reference

Kubota M5-111 Height

ROPS

251 cmReference

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Cab

254 cmReference

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Exhaust

230 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

335.7 l/hourReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

KUBOTA @ V3,800CR-TIEF4Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

3,769 ccReference

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Power

Rated Power

105.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

89 hpReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

64.3 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Telescopic lower link ends, Telescoping StabilizersReference

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Remote Valves

3Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Cat IIReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

draft (top link sensing)Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

2,285 mmReference

246 cmReference

Overall Height

2,545 mmReference

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Height Over Cab

2,570 mmReference

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Height Over ROPS

2,535 mmReference

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Overall Length

3,975 mmReference

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Overall Width

2,010 mmReference

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Front axle clearance

520 mmReference

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Turning radius

4.2 mReference

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Overall weight

3,190.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

R1Reference

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Front Wheel Type

R1/F2Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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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.