Compare/Kubota M7040SU vs Kubota M7580

Kubota M7040SU vs Kubota M7580

Verdict: Kubota M7040SU vs Kubota M7580

The Kubota M7040SU and the Kubota M7580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7580 leads on rated power with 70 hp against 68 hp. Kubota M7580 is the lighter machine (3,099 kg vs 4,475 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 1991). In short: choose the Kubota M7580 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Rated power

68 hp

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Six synchronized gears in two ranges with hydraulic shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Variants

M7040SU

2WDReference

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M7040SUD

4WDReference

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M7040

deluxe modelReference

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M7040SUHD

hydraulic shuttleReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

50.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.3 LReference

Power (net)

50.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

43.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

14.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Engine

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57.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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105 x 125 mmReference

Power

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57.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.9 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

43.9 LReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

79.9 lpmReference

Total flow

64.7 lpmReference

112.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1501 kgReference

2634 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Front axle

8.5 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

4475 to 4608 poundsReference

3099 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

12.4-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

18.4-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 15.5-38Reference

Lawn/turf front

29x12.5-15Reference

41/14-20Reference

Lawn/turf rear

570-648Reference

23.1-26Reference

2WD Length

355 cmReference

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4WD Length

334 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2029 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2090 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

153 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

141 to 0 cmReference

151 to 201 cmReference

Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

Length

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392 cmReference

Height (cab)

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262 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Kubota M7040SU attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery CCA

700Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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Bucket width

76 cmReference

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Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

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Loading height

242 cmReference

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Bucket force

1755 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

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Kubota M7580 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.