Compare/Kubota M8560 vs Kubota SMZ875

Kubota M8560 vs Kubota SMZ875

Verdict: Kubota M8560 vs Kubota SMZ875

The Kubota M8560 and the Kubota SMZ875 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 86 hp. Kubota SMZ875 is the lighter machine (3,250 kg vs 5,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ875 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M8560 is the newer design (2013 vs 2011). 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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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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SMZ875

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utilityReference

SMZ875-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

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Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 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

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Starter volts

12Reference

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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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Engine

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64.0 kWReference

Power

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64.0 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

power shuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 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

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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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

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Clutch

wet discsReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear lift

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3299 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1170@2600Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

5400 to 6680 poundsReference

3250 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

2WD Length

388 cmReference

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4WD Length

375 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

194 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

251 cmReference

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Height (cab)

254 cmReference

258 cmReference

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

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

131 to 199 cmReference

Length

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395 cmReference

Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Kubota M8560 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Optional Charging amps

100Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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

104.8 LReference

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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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.