Compare/Kubota M7970 vs Kubota M90A

Kubota M7970 vs Kubota M90A

Verdict: Kubota M7970 vs Kubota M90A

The Kubota M7970 and the Kubota M90A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M90A leads on rated power with 89 hp against 88 hp. Kubota M7970 is the lighter machine (3,149 kg vs 3,529 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M90A holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M90A is the newer design (2009 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M90A for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M7970 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

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

88 hp

89 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Optional creeper adds an additional 8-speed range to the standard transmission.Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

190.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

65.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

61.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

61.1 kWReference

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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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

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Engine

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66.2 kWReference

Power

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66.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.2 kWReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Pump flow

61.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2699 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2199 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Rear lift

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5000 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2529Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

3149 kgReference

3529 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

12.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-38Reference

Length

388 cmReference

426 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

265 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

156 to 197 cmReference

132 to 192 cmReference

Height

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262 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

200Reference

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Transmission

Type

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creeperReference

Gears

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24 forward and reverseReference

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.