Compare/Kubota M7970 vs Kubota ME8200

Kubota M7970 vs Kubota ME8200

Verdict: Kubota M7970 vs Kubota ME8200

The Kubota M7970 and the Kubota ME8200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M7970 leads on rated power with 88 hp against 87 hp. Kubota M7970 is the lighter machine (3,149 kg vs 5,534 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M7970 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota ME8200 is the newer design (2003 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M7970 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota ME8200 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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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

88 hp

87 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

The mechanical shuttle was used on the narrow-profile ME8200DTN.Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical front and rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

65.6 kWReference

64.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

61.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

61.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

65.6 kWReference

64.7 kWReference

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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ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

DTN ROPS Fuel tank

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60.2 LReference

DTN Cab Fuel tank

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78.0 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.2 kWReference

55.3 kWReference

Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Pump flow

61.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2699 kgReference

3999 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2199 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Valves

—

2 or 3Reference

DTN Rear Type

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II/IReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

3149 kgReference

5534 to 8378 poundsReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2R24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

18.4R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

Length

388 cmReference

389 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

265 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

44 cmReference

Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

150 to 161 cmReference

Rear tread

156 to 197 cmReference

157 to 186 cmReference

DTN Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 280/70R18. Rear: 380/70R28Reference

ROPS

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250 cmReference

Cab

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254 cmReference

DTN ROPS

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2510 kgReference

DTN Cab

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2580 kgReference

DTN Steering wheel

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151 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

200Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Transmission

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

—

12 forward and reverseReference

Variants

ME8200DTN

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narrowReference

Kubota ME8200 Height

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.