Compare/Kubota M8030 vs Kubota SMZ805

Kubota M8030 vs Kubota SMZ805

Verdict: Kubota M8030 vs Kubota SMZ805

The Kubota M8030 and the Kubota SMZ805 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota SMZ805 leads on rated power with 79 hp against 77 hp. Kubota SMZ805 is the lighter machine (3,059 kg vs 5,247 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ805 is the newer design (2011 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota SMZ805 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8030 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

77 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

M8030F

2WDReference

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M8030DT

4WDReference

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M8030DTM

mudderReference

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SMZ805

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utilityReference

SMZ805-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

60.4 kWReference

58.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

47.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power

60.4 kWReference

58.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

61.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

57.4 kWReference

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Max power

47.1 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

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24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

57.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

61.3 LReference

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Type

fully synchronizedReference

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Capacity

61.3 LReference

230 ciReference

Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2199 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2029 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

52.5 kWReference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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3299 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1170@2600Reference

Capacities

Fuel

85.9 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

221 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

5247 to 6172 poundsReference

3059 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24 (Low-profile 4WD)Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

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2WD Length

358 cmReference

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4WD Length

396 cmReference

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Width

193 cmReference

191 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

53 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

147 to 156 cmReference

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Rear tread

161 to 194 cmReference

139 to 189 cmReference

2WD Shipping

2380 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2799 kgReference

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Ballasted

4522 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Length

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395 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 151 cmReference

Kubota M8030 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M8030 Height

Hood

143 cmReference

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Exhaust

231 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

17.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3675 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,299.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Power

Max Power

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78.9 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,170@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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395.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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191 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,059.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-30Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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55.1 to 74.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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52.4 to 59.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

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.