Compare/Kubota M8030 vs Kubota SMZ805-PC

Kubota M8030 vs Kubota SMZ805-PC

Verdict: Kubota M8030 vs Kubota SMZ805-PC

The Kubota M8030 and the Kubota SMZ805-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota SMZ805-PC leads on rated power with 79 hp against 77 hp. Kubota SMZ805-PC is the lighter machine (3,539 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-PC is the newer design (2011 vs 1986). In short: choose the Kubota SMZ805-PC 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

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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Drive

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half-trackReference

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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90.1 LReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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

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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

3539 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

160 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

132 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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tracksReference

Ag front

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320/60-26Reference

Ag rear

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280mm trackReference

Length

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395 cmReference

Height (cab)

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258 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Front tread

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152 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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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.