Compare/Kubota M7030 vs Kubota M7040SU

Kubota M7030 vs Kubota M7040SU

Verdict: Kubota M7030 vs Kubota M7040SU

The Kubota M7030 and the Kubota M7040SU are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7030 leads on rated power with 69 hp against 68 hp. Kubota M7040SU is the lighter machine (4,475 kg vs 4,982 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M7040SU is the newer design (2009 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota M7030 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M7040SU 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

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

69 hp

68 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Four synchronized gears in high, low, and reverse ranges with left-hand hydraulic shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

rear standardReference

Variants

M7030F

2WDReference

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M7030DT

4WDReference

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M7030LP

Low-profileReference

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M7030SU

short wheelbaseReference

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M7040SU

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2WDReference

M7040SUD

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4WDReference

M7040

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deluxe modelReference

M7040SUHD

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hydraulic shuttleReference

Engine

52.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

43.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

42.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

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Power

52.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

61.2 LReference

43.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

8.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

51.4 kWReference

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Max power

42.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

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50.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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50.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry plateReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

50.7 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

51.4 kWReference

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2WD Hydraulic system

50.0 LReference

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4WD Hydraulic system

61.3 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

hydraulic shuttleReference

2WD Capacity

50.0 LReference

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4WD Capacity

61.3 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

0 to 3Reference

Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

64.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2199 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2029 kgReference

1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2035Reference

540@2295Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

48.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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43.9 LReference

Capacity

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43.9 LReference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.0 LReference

70.0 LReference

Front axle

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8.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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SU Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

4982 to 6040 poundsReference

4475 to 4608 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24 (Low-profile 4WD)Reference

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

2WD Length

368 cmReference

355 cmReference

4WD Length

383 cmReference

334 cmReference

SU Length

357 cmReference

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4WD Low-Profile Length

377 cmReference

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Width

194 cmReference

170 cmReference

Ground clearance

31 cmReference

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Front tread

147 to 156 cmReference

141 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

161 to 191 cmReference

141 to 0 cmReference

2WD Shipping

2259 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2739 kgReference

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Ballasted

4266 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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29x12.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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570-648Reference

Height (ROPS)

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246 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2029 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2090 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Kubota M7030 attachments

Electrical

Ground

151 (4WD)Reference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota M7030 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

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Exhaust

229 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3367 kgReference

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Kubota M7040SU attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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76 cmReference

Digging depth

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276 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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372 cmReference

Loading height

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242 cmReference

Bucket force

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1755 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1176 kgReference

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.