Compare/Kubota M7-154 vs Kubota M7-163

Kubota M7-154 vs Kubota M7-163

Verdict: Kubota M7-154 vs Kubota M7-163

The Kubota M7-154 and the Kubota M7-163 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7-163 leads on rated power with 150 hp against 148 hp. Kubota M7-154 is the lighter machine (6,598 kg vs 7,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M7-163 holds more fuel (330.1 L vs 329.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M7-154 is the newer design (2023 vs 2020). In short: choose the Kubota M7-163 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M7-154 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

148 hp

150 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Optional additional creeper range transmission for the power shift.Reference

Six power shift gears in five synchronized ranges with power shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

329.3 LReference

330.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

37.9 LReference

Engine (max)

110.4 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Displacement

6.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

118 x 140 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Stage VReference

Maximum Power (gross)

110.4 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

1900Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 rpmReference

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Bore and stroke

118 × 140 mmReference

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Cooling system

water-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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111.9 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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111.9 kWReference

Torque

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689.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

Gears

54 forward and 27 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

KVTReference

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Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

F54 / R27Reference

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forward speed range

max: 50 km/hReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

89.5 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

infinitely-variable transmissionReference

Rear valves

4 or 5Reference

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Pump flow

109.8 lpmReference

110.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IIIReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

9399 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5351 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Valves

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3 to 6Reference

Front lift

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3500 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1995Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

272 cmReference

Weight

6598 kgReference

7350 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R28Reference

540/65R28Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38Reference

650/65R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Front: 540/65R28. Rear: 650/65R38Reference

Length

299 cmReference

476 cmReference

Width

279 cmReference

249 cmReference

Height

309 cmReference

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Shipping weight

6598 kgReference

7350 kgReference

Front axle

2794 mmReference

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Height (cab)

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303 cmReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Kubota M7-154 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

150Reference

Battery CCA

1400Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

174Reference

170Reference

Alternator size

200 Amp/174 Ah (20 hr) / 1,400AReference

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Capacities

Capacity

6,124 CCReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

38 LReference

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Power

Max Power

148 hp (1,900 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

120 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

YesReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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General

Cruise control

trueReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

110 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Closed center, load sensingReference

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Remote Valves

5Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3 / 3NReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

9,399.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

Electronic draft control / Lower link sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

3,091 mmReference

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Overall Length

4,770 mmReference

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Overall Width

2,794 mmReference

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Overall weight

6,597.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4R38Reference

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Front Wheel Type

14.9R28Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Kubota M7-163 attachments

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.