Compare/Kubota M7950 vs Kubota MD87

Kubota M7950 vs Kubota MD87

Verdict: Kubota M7950 vs Kubota MD87

The Kubota M7950 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 M7950 is the lighter machine (5,960 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 is the newer design (1995 vs 1983). 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 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

M7950F

2WDReference

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M7950DT

4WDReference

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M7950FW

wide-treadReference

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M7950DTM

mudderReference

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M7950HC

high-cropReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

60.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

47.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

109 x 125 mmReference

Power (net)

60.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

16.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

14.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

56.3 kWReference

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Max power

47.0 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

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

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry plateReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.3 kWReference

60.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

56.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

50.0 LReference

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Type

synchronizedReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

50.0 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2199 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2029 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2389Reference

1000@2211Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

51.7 kWReference

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Pump flow

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60.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2585 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

99.9 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

5960 to 7100 poundsReference

6812 to 7209 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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Length

388 cmReference

Width

198 cmReference

187 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

38 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

141 to 201 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

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Front tread

182 to 243 cmReference

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

182 to 243 cmReference

132 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

2703 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

3091 kgReference

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Operating

3220 kgReference

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Ballasted

4674 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

146 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

175 cmReference

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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

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

Kubota M7950 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65 (with cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

300Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Kubota M7950 Height

2WD Exhaust

241 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

244 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

17.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4373 kgReference

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Speeds

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.