Compare/Kubota M6970 vs Kubota SMZ805-PC

Kubota M6970 vs Kubota SMZ805-PC

Verdict: Kubota M6970 vs Kubota SMZ805-PC

The Kubota M6970 and the Kubota SMZ805-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota SMZ805-PC leads on rated power with 79 hp against 77 hp. Kubota M6970 is the lighter machine (3,139 kg vs 3,539 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M6970 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota SMZ805-PC is the newer design (2011 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota SMZ805-PC 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

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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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Drive

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

90.1 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

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

3539 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

388 cmReference

395 cmReference

Width

184 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

264 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

46 cmReference

Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

152 cmReference

Rear tread

156 to 197 cmReference

132 cmReference

Ag front

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320/60-26Reference

Ag rear

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280mm trackReference

Height (cab)

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258 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

SMZ805

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utilityReference

SMZ805-PC

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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.