Compare/Kubota M8560 vs Kubota ME8200

Kubota M8560 vs Kubota ME8200

Verdict: Kubota M8560 vs Kubota ME8200

The Kubota M8560 and the Kubota ME8200 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota ME8200 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. Kubota M8560 is the lighter machine (5,400 kg vs 5,534 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8560 is the newer design (2013 vs 2003). In short: choose the Kubota ME8200 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8560 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 hp

87 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six synchronized gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

The mechanical shuttle was used on the narrow-profile ME8200DTN.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

M8560HF

2WD ROPS 8-speedReference

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M8560HFC

2WD Cab 8-speedReference

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M8560HD

4WD ROPS 8-speedReference

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M8560HDC

4WD Cab 8-speedReference

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M8560HD12

4WD ROPS 12-speedReference

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M8560HDC12

4WD Cab 12-speedReference

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ME8200DTN

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narrowReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600 (cab)Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Interim Tier IV | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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DTN ROPS Fuel tank

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60.2 LReference

DTN Cab Fuel tank

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78.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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64.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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64.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Type

power shuttleReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

power shuttleReference

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Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

Power Shuttle : 8 F and 8 R | Power Shuttle : 12 F and 12 RReference

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Wheel Drive

2 WD | 4 WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

55.3 kWReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 or 3Reference

ROPS Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Cab Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3299 kgReference

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Rear Arms

telescopic lower link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

DTN Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3999 kgReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

5400 to 6680 poundsReference

5534 to 8378 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

11.2R24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

18.4R30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

2WD Length

388 cmReference

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4WD Length

375 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

251 cmReference

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Height (cab)

254 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

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Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

150 to 161 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

157 to 186 cmReference

DTN Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 280/70R18. Rear: 380/70R28Reference

Length

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389 cmReference

Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

ROPS

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250 cmReference

Cab

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254 cmReference

DTN ROPS

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2510 kgReference

DTN Cab

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2580 kgReference

DTN Steering wheel

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151 cmReference

Kubota M8560 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

Cab Charging amps

60Reference

Optional Charging amps

100Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rear Axle Type

FlangeReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

230 ciReference

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Fuel tank

110.2 LReference

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Power

Max Power

85.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

76 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

228.6 cmReference

225 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

251.5 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

254.5 cmReference

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Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

47.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,639.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD) | Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

Front: 7.50-18. (2WD) | Front: 11.2-24(4WD)Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

59.8 to 63.8 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AVAILABLEReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Kubota ME8200 Height

Speeds

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.