Compare/Kubota M6-101 vs Kubota M8970

Kubota M6-101 vs Kubota M8970

Verdict: Kubota M6-101 vs Kubota M8970

The Kubota M6-101 and the Kubota M8970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 105 hp. Kubota M8970 is the lighter machine (3,499 kg vs 4,355 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M6-101 holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 120.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M6-101 is the newer design (2015 vs 1990). 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

105 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight power shift gears in three ranges, with electro-hydraulic shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

190.0 LReference

120.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

20.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

77.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

72.4 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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Rated Power (net)

72.4 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

77.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

Turbocharger with intercoolerReference

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Bore and stroke

100x120 mmReference

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Power (net)

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72.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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77.9 kWReference

Torque

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336.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Oil capacity

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15.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.6 LReference

Transmission

Intelli-Shift CreeperReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

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Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

32x32Reference

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forward speed range

35.3 kmphReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch disk diameter wet clutch

133 mmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

61.1 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

70.8 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

60.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4285 kgReference

2199 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic lower link ends and stabilizersReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2699 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

246 cmReference

Weight

4355 kgReference

3499 kgReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30Reference

18.4-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Length

420 cmReference

406 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

204 cmReference

Height (cab)

278 cmReference

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Ground clearance

44 cmReference

41 cmReference

Front tread

157 to 167 cmReference

164 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 205 cmReference

157 to 205 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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292 cmReference

Kubota M6-101 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

130Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

100 AhReference

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Alternator size

130 Amp/12 VReference

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Battery AH

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200Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Creeper

0.7 km/hReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Capacities

Capacity

3,769 ccReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

16 LReference

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Power

Max Power

104.5 hpReference

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Rated Power

104.5 HPReference

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PTO

PTO Power

82 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

YesReference

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Rear PTO Control

Hydraulically operatedReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

131.3 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

4Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

60.4 lpm (70.9 lpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

2,790 mmReference

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Overall Length

4,200 mmReference

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Overall Width

2,100 mmReference

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Turning radius

4 mReference

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Overall weight

4,354.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4 R30Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

2,060 mmReference

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Front Wheel Type

12.4 R24Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

1,680 mmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Seat Suspension

trueReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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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.