Compare/Kubota M7500 vs Kubota MD87

Kubota M7500 vs Kubota MD87

Verdict: Kubota M7500 vs Kubota MD87

The Kubota M7500 and the Kubota MD87 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 81 hp. Kubota M7500 is the lighter machine (5,082 kg vs 6,812 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MD87 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 72.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MD87 is the newer design (1995 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

81 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 18.4-26 rear tires.Reference

Eight gears in two ranges. Optional creeper range available.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

M7500DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

72.3 LReference

104.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

60.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

44.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

109 x 125 mmReference

Power (gross)

60.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

single paper elementReference

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Compression

17.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

53.9 kWReference

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Max power

44.0 kWReference

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Engine

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64.0 kWReference

Power

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64.0 kWReference

Torque

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318.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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16.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

53.7 kWReference

60.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

53.9 kWReference

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Type

open centerReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

1Reference

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Total flow

35.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1696 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/groundReference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2016Reference

1000@2211Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

49.6 kWReference

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Pump flow

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60.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2585 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

215 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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Weight

5082 to 5980 poundsReference

6812 to 7209 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.5-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28Reference

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2WD Length

362 cmReference

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4WD Length

375 cmReference

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2WD Width

184 cmReference

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4WD Width

196 cmReference

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2WD Height (exhaust)

228 cmReference

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4WD Height (exhaust)

231 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

137 to 197 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

150 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 191 cmReference

132 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

2305 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2544 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2712 kgReference

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Ballasted

4313 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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230 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.9-36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference

Length

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388 cmReference

Width

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187 cmReference

Height

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261 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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3089 kgReference

Cab Weight

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3270 kgReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 151 cmReference

Kubota M7500 attachments

M7500 Serial Numbers

1978

10001 (M7500DT)Reference

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1979

10401 (M7500DT)Reference

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1980

10436 (M7500DT)Reference

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1981

10761 (M7500DT)Reference

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1982

11490 (M7500DT)Reference

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1983

11744 (M7500DT)Reference

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1984

50056 (M7500DT)Reference

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1985

60011 (M7500DT)Reference

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1986

69966 (M7500DT)Reference

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Location:

Serial number on the left side of the tractor's clutch housing.Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3547 kgReference

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Speeds

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.