Compare/Kubota M7-171 vs Kubota M7-172

Kubota M7-171 vs Kubota M7-172

Verdict: Kubota M7-171 vs Kubota M7-172

The Kubota M7-171 and the Kubota M7-172 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7-172 leads on rated power with 170 hp against 168 hp. Kubota M7-172 is the lighter machine (6,300 kg vs 6,847 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M7-172 holds more fuel (330.1 L vs 329.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M7-172 is the newer design (2018 vs 2015). In short: choose the Kubota M7-172 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M7-171 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

168 hp

170 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ZFReference

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

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

Engine

Fuel tank

329.3 LReference

330.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

37.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

125.3 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Engine (max)

129.0 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

102.7 kWReference

88.5 kWReference

Displacement

6.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

118 x 140 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Stage IVReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reductionReference

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Rated Power (gross)

125.3 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

129.0 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

102.7 kWReference

88.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

108.8 kWReference

94.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Bore and stroke

4.65x5.51 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Rated RPM

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1900Reference

Torque

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710.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

ZFReference

KVTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

54 forward and 27 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

104.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

110.8 kWReference

109.8 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

creeperReference

Pump flow

109.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Control

lower-link electronic draft sensingReference

lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

6699 kgReference

9399 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000/1000EReference

540/1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

109.2 kWReference

106.6 kWReference

Front lift

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3900 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1995Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

271 cmReference

272 cmReference

Weight

6847 kgReference

6300 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

477 cmReference

Width

279 cmReference

249 cmReference

Height

302 cmReference

303 cmReference

Shipping weight

6847 kgReference

6300 kgReference

Bar rear axle

2794 mmReference

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Kubota M7-171 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

36.0 l/hourReference

30.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

7770 kgReference

7726 kgReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rear Axle Type

Flange, Bar: 110 inch lengthReference

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Country of manufacturer

Option 1: Row-Crop tractor\\nOption 2: Bierne, FranceReference

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Capacities

Capacity

374 ciReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

37.9 LReference

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Power

Rated Power

168 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open center, closed center load sensingReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

6,699.6 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link electronic draft sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

302.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

477.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

249.9 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard.Reference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

powerReference

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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.