Compare/Kubota M5970 vs Kubota MZ65

Kubota M5970 vs Kubota MZ65

Verdict: Kubota M5970 vs Kubota MZ65

The Kubota M5970 and the Kubota MZ65 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5970 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 64 hp. Kubota MZ65 is the lighter machine (2,550 kg vs 2,615 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MZ65 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 70.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MZ65 is the newer design (2006 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M5970 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MZ65 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

66 hp

64 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

104.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

49.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.2 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

46.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

49.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

211.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

9.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.6 LReference

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Engine

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47.8 kWReference

Power

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47.8 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

42.7 kWReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2002 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1170@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

2615 kgReference

2550 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

9.5-22Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

12.4-36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 12.4-36Reference

Length

366 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

184 cmReference

164 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

252 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

141 to 162 cmReference

121 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

141 to 192 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Height (cab)

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249 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

200Reference

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Transmission

Gears

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24 forward and reverseReference

Variants

MZ65

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utilityReference

MZ65-HPC

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half-trackReference

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.