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Kubota M8-181 vs Kubota M8-201
Verdict: Kubota M8-181 vs Kubota M8-201
The Kubota M8-181 and the Kubota M8-201 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8-201 leads on rated power with 180 hp against 164 hp. In short: choose the Kubota M8-201 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8-181 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
164 hp
180 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
374.7 LReference
374.7 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
34.1 LReference
34.1 LReference
Engine
134.2 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
118.0 kWReference
122.7 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 124 mmReference
107 x 124 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 4Reference
Tier 4Reference
Power
134.2 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
118.0 kWReference
122.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
122.0 kWReference
134.1 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6Reference
6Reference
Rated engine speed
2,100 rpmReference
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Bore and stroke
118 × 140 mmReference
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Cooling system
water-cooledReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
30F X 15R Powershift x 5 Ranges / CVTReference
30F X 15R Powershift x 5 Ranges / CVTReference
forward speed range
40 km/hReference
40 km/hReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
108.1 kWReference
118.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
126.6 kWReference
134.1 kWReference
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
continuously-variable transmissionReference
Rear valves
3 to 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
159.7 lpmReference
159.7 lpmReference
SCV flow
120.0 lpmReference
120.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
42.0 lpmReference
42.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7050 kgReference
7050 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
IIINReference
Front lift
3999 kgReference
3999 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
124.5 kWReference
129.7 kWReference
Engine RPM
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1000 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
289 cmReference
289 cmReference
Weight
8849 kgReference
8849 kgReference
Height
325 cmReference
325 cmReference
Shipping weight
8849 kgReference
8849 kgReference
Bar rear axle
104 by 2997 mmReference
104 by 2997 mmReference
Kubota M8-181 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Alternator size
200 Amp/174 Ah (20 hr) / 1,400AReference
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Test results
Fuel use
37.5 l/hourReference
39.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
9967 kgReference
9926 kgReference
General
Make & Model
CumminsReference
CumminsReference
SCV control
Joystick: AvailableReference
Joystick: AvailableReference
Drawbar category
CAT III (Optional CAT IIIHD)Reference
CAT III (Optional CAT IIIHD)Reference
Rear Axle Differential Lock
OptionalReference
OptionalReference
Platform
Air Suspension / Semi-ActiveReference
Air Suspension / Semi-ActiveReference
Radio
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Capacities
Capacity
6.7 LReference
6.7 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
35 LReference
35 LReference
Power
Rated Power
180 hpReference
200 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
145 hpReference
159 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
YesReference
YesReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
202 l/minReference
202 l/minReference
Hydraulics Type
Closed-Center, Load Sensing (CCLS)Reference
Closed-Center, Load Sensing (CCLS)Reference
Remote Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Steering & Implements flow
42 lpm (120/160 lpm)Reference
42 lpm (120/160 lpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
CAT III/IIINReference
CAT III/IIINReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
6,168.9 kgReference
6,168.9 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
Electronic draft control / Lower link sensingReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
3,250 mmReference
3,250 mmReference
Overall Length
4,770 mmReference
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Overall Width
2,794 mmReference
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Overall weight
8,390.5 kgReference
8,390.5 kgReference
Rear Axle Width
105 mmReference
105 mmReference
Rear Axle Length
2,489 mmReference
2,489 mmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
18.4R38Reference
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Front Wheel Type
14.9R28Reference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
trueReference
trueReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Kubota M8-201 attachments
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.