Compare/Kubota M6970 vs Kubota SMZ805

Kubota M6970 vs Kubota SMZ805

Verdict: Kubota M6970 vs Kubota SMZ805

The Kubota M6970 and the Kubota SMZ805 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota SMZ805 leads on rated power with 79 hp against 77 hp. Kubota SMZ805 is the lighter machine (3,059 kg vs 3,139 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ805 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota SMZ805 is the newer design (2011 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota SMZ805 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M6970 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

77 hp

79 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

99.9 LReference

104.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

57.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

53.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

53.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

57.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

255.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

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Engine

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58.8 kWReference

Power

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58.8 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

49.4 kWReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Pump flow

61.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2699 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2199 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

Rear lift

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3299 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1170@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

3139 kgReference

3059 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

16.9-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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

Length

388 cmReference

395 cmReference

Width

184 cmReference

191 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

264 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

42 cmReference

Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

156 to 197 cmReference

139 to 189 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 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

forward and reverse options

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24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Variants

SMZ805

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utilityReference

SMZ805-PC

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half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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230 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,299.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Power

Max Power

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78.9 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,170@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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395.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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191 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,059.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-30Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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55.1 to 74.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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52.4 to 59.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

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.