Compare/Kubota M7040 vs Kubota MZ70

Kubota M7040 vs Kubota MZ70

Verdict: Kubota M7040 vs Kubota MZ70

The Kubota M7040 and the Kubota MZ70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota MZ70 leads on rated power with 69 hp against 67 hp. Kubota MZ70 is the lighter machine (2,550 kg vs 4,675 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M7040 is the newer design (2007 vs 2006). In short: choose the Kubota MZ70 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M7040 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

67 hp

69 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.Reference

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

M7040SU

economy modelReference

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M7040HDN

narrow chassisReference

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M7040F

2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M7040FC

2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M7040DT

4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M7040HD

4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

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M7040DTC

4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M7040HDC

4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

50.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 119 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (net)

50.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual element dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIReference

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Bore and stroke

3.70x4.70 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Engine

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51.5 kWReference

Power

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51.5 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

partially synchronized - 8F and 8R | power shuttle - 8F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

40.1 LReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

65.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

1170@2600Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

ROPS, 29.1 Cab} Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

11.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

895 kgReference

2550 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.5-22Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

12.4-36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 12.4-36Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

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Industrial front

14.7-17.5L (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

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Length

344 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

164 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

249 cmReference

Ground clearance

42 cmReference

45 cmReference

Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

121 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 171 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Kubota M7040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

275 cmReference

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Digging depth

338 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

439 cmReference

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Loading height

248 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2797 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1886 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

67 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

62 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,295 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

17.2 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,770 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,905.1 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

256.5 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

246.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

362.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

185.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,179.5 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52 to 67.7 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50-16.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.