Compare/Kubota M7040SU vs Kubota MZ70

Kubota M7040SU vs Kubota MZ70

Verdict: Kubota M7040SU vs Kubota MZ70

The Kubota M7040SU 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 68 hp. Kubota MZ70 is the lighter machine (2,550 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 2006). In short: choose the Kubota MZ70 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

69 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

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

Power (net)

50.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

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

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Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Engine

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51.5 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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98 x 110 mmReference

Power

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51.5 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.9 LReference

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Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

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Capacity

43.9 LReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

64.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1501 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

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

2550 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.5-22Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

12.4-36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

570-648Reference

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2WD Length

355 cmReference

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4WD Length

334 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

164 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

121 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

141 to 0 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

Length

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362 cmReference

Height (cab)

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249 cmReference

Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Kubota M7040SU attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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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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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.