Compare/Kubota M7970 vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

Kubota M7970 vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

Verdict: Kubota M7970 vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

The Kubota M7970 and the Kubota M8540 Power Krawler are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7970 leads on rated power with 88 hp against 86 hp. Kubota M8540 Power Krawler is the lighter machine (2,950 kg vs 3,149 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8540 Power Krawler is the newer design (2008 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M7970 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8540 Power Krawler 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

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

88 hp

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$53,523Reference

Drive

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

65.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

61.1 kWReference

63.8 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

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Power (net)

61.1 kWReference

63.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

65.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

284.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

9.0 LReference

Ag front

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280/70R18Reference

Ag rear

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300mm tracksReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.2 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

Pressure

181.3 barReference

191.0 barReference

Pump flow

61.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2699 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2199 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Type

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open centerReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

3149 kgReference

2950 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

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Length

388 cmReference

351 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

265 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

156 to 197 cmReference

106 cmReference

Height (cab)

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233 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

200Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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80 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Transmission

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sync shuttleReference

Gears

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8 forward and reverseReference

Variants

M8540

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wheeled tractorReference

M8540HDNBPC

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Power Krawler half-trackReference

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

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.