Compare/Kubota M6040 vs Kubota MZ65

Kubota M6040 vs Kubota MZ65

Verdict: Kubota M6040 vs Kubota MZ65

The Kubota M6040 and the Kubota MZ65 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 64 hp. Kubota MZ65 is the lighter machine (2,550 kg vs 4,650 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 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M6040 is the newer design (2007 vs 2006). 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

64 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.Reference

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

M6040HDN

narrow chassisReference

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M6040F

2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M6040FC

2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M6040DT

4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M6040HD

4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

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M6040DTC

4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M6040HDC

4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

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MZ65

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utilityReference

MZ65-HPC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (net)

47.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 119 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Power (net)

47.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual element dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Emission control

EGRReference

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Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIReference

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Bore and stroke

3.70x4.70 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

semi synchronized - 8F and 8R | power shuttle - 8F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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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 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

1170@2600Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Cab Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

104.8 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

12 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

895 kgReference

2550 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.5-22Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28 (2WD)Reference

12.4-36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

570-648Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

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Length

344 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

164 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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Height (cab)

255 cmReference

249 cmReference

Ground clearance

41 cmReference

45 cmReference

2WD Front tread

141 to 182 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 171 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2109 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2170 kgReference

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2WD cab

2410 kgReference

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4WD cab

2469 kgReference

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Front tread

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121 to 149 cmReference

Kubota M6040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

275 cmReference

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Digging depth

338 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

439 cmReference

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Loading height

248 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2797 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1886 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

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Power

Max Power

63.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

56 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,295 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

17 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,770 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,905.1 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

255.5 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

246.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

362.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

185.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,170.4 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52 to 67.7 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

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.