Compare/Kubota M8200 vs Kubota SMZ85

Kubota M8200 vs Kubota SMZ85

Verdict: Kubota M8200 vs Kubota SMZ85

The Kubota M8200 and the Kubota SMZ85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8200 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 84 hp. Kubota SMZ85 is the lighter machine (2,919 kg vs 5,585 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ85 is the newer design (2006 vs 1997). In short: choose the Kubota M8200 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota SMZ85 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

85 hp

84 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

The hydraulic power shuttle transmission became available in 2003. A creeper option was also available increasing speeds to 12/12.Reference

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

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

front and rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

63.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (gross)

63.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.86x4.33 inchesReference

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Engine

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62.5 kWReference

Power

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62.5 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and reverseReference

24F and 24RReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

51.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

51.9 LReference

230 ciReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

64.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2522 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2100 kgReference

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Rear Arms

telescopic stabilizers and link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1170@2600Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

110.1 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

Weight

5585 to 6615 poundsReference

2919 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

9.5L-15 (2WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

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Industrial front

27x8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

387 cmReference

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4WD Length

380 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

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Height (cab)

247 cmReference

254 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

119 to 189 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2533 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2732 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2800 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3000 kgReference

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Rear tire

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12.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-38Reference

Length

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379 cmReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 151 cmReference

Kubota M8200 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery CCA

1000Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

1,000Reference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

Option 1: Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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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

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

2,522 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

247.4 cmReference

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Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

182.6 cmReference

Front axle clearance

50 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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380 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,919.8 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Cab standard.Reference

Variants

SMZ85

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utilityReference

SMZ85-HPC

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half-trackReference

Power

Max Power

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83.8 hpReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-38Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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47.2 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

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.