Compare/Kubota M5N-091 vs Kubota MD97

Kubota M5N-091 vs Kubota MD97

Verdict: Kubota M5N-091 vs Kubota MD97

The Kubota M5N-091 and the Kubota MD97 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M5N-091 leads on rated power with 93 hp against 92 hp. Kubota M5N-091 is the lighter machine (5,357 kg vs 7,694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MD97 holds more fuel (149.9 L vs 76.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5N-091 is the newer design (2018 vs 1995). In short: choose the Kubota M5N-091 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MD97 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Kubota

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Rated power

93 hp

92 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Eight gears in two ranges. Optional creeper range available.Reference

Original price

$81,168 (2023 24-speed Cab )Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

76.1 LReference

149.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

12.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

69.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

109 x 125 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

DPF, DOC and SCRReference

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Rated Power (gross)

69.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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71.4 kWReference

Power

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71.4 kWReference

Torque

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358.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Oil capacity

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16.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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15.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

58.2 kWReference

68.2 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

2 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

63.2 lpmReference

60.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1735Reference

1000@2211Reference

Rear lift

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2585 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

244 cmReference

Weight

5357 to 5622 poundsReference

7694 to 8091 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

Length

394 cmReference

405 cmReference

Width

135 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (hood)

151 cmReference

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Height (cab)

229 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

2429 kgReference

3489 kgReference

Cab Weight

2550 kgReference

3670 kgReference

Ground clearance

28 cmReference

45 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

31 cmReference

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Front tread

109 cmReference

132 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

94 to 138 cmReference

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Height

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264 cmReference

ROPS Rear tread

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137 to 199 cmReference

Cab Rear tread

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151 to 199 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

130Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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.