Compare/Kubota M8-201 vs Skoda-LIAZ ST180

Kubota M8-201 vs Skoda-LIAZ ST180

Verdict: Kubota M8-201 vs Skoda-LIAZ ST180

The Kubota M8-201 and the Skoda-LIAZ ST180 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 180 hp. Skoda-LIAZ ST180 is the lighter machine (7,484 kg vs 8,849 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8-201 holds more fuel (374.7 L vs 350.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M8-201 is the newer design (2020 vs 1972). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Skoda-LIAZ

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

180 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

KubotaReference

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Manufacturer

VersatileReference

Skoda-LIAZReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

374.7 LReference

350.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

34.1 LReference

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Engine

149.1 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

122.7 kWReference

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Displacement

6.7 LReference

11.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 124 mmReference

130 x 150 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Power

149.1 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

1800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Power at rated engine speed

134.1 kWReference

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Max power

122.7 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6Reference

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Compression

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16.2:1Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Oil capacity

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11.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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45.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

30F X 15R Powershift x 5 Ranges / CVTReference

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forward speed range

40 km/hReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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Praga 10P80Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

118.6 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

134.1 kWReference

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Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

gearReference

Rear valves

3 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

159.7 lpmReference

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SCV flow

120.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

42.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7050 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

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Front lift

3999 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

129.7 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

289 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

8849 kgReference

7484 kgReference

Height

325 cmReference

319 cmReference

Shipping weight

8849 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

104 by 2997 mmReference

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Front tire

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16.9/14-30Reference

Rear tire

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16.9/14-30Reference

Ag front

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16.9/14-30Reference

Ag rear

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16.9/14-30Reference

Length

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543 cmReference

Width

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245 cmReference

Kubota M8-201 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

39.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

9926 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

CumminsReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Drawbar category

CAT III (Optional CAT IIIHD)Reference

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Rear Axle Differential Lock

OptionalReference

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Platform

Air Suspension / Semi-ActiveReference

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Radio

AvailableReference

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Capacities

Capacity

6.7 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

35 LReference

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Power

Rated Power

200 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

159 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

YesReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

202 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Closed-Center, Load Sensing (CCLS)Reference

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Remote Valves

3Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

42 lpm (120/160 lpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

CAT III/IIINReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

6,168.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

3,250 mmReference

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Overall weight

8,390.5 kgReference

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Rear Axle Width

105 mmReference

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Rear Axle Length

2,489 mmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Variants

ST180N

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loader tractorReference

Skoda-LIAZ ST180 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.