Compare/Kubota M8560 vs Kubota SMZ875-PC

Kubota M8560 vs Kubota SMZ875-PC

Verdict: Kubota M8560 vs Kubota SMZ875-PC

The Kubota M8560 and the Kubota SMZ875-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 86 hp. Kubota SMZ875-PC is the lighter machine (3,539 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 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

Clear

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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Drive

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half-trackReference

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

3539 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

388 cmReference

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4WD Length

375 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

160 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

152 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

132 cmReference

Ag front

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320/60-26Reference

Ag rear

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280mm trackReference

Length

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395 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 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

90.1 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.