Compare/Kubota M85D vs Kubota SMZ85

Kubota M85D vs Kubota SMZ85

Verdict: Kubota M85D vs Kubota SMZ85

The Kubota M85D and the Kubota SMZ85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 84 hp. Kubota SMZ85 is the lighter machine (2,919 kg vs 3,289 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M85D holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 104.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota SMZ85 is the newer design (2006 vs 2005). 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

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Rated power

84 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Optional creeper adds an additional 8-speed range to the standard transmission.Reference

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

Engine

Fuel tank

190.0 LReference

104.8 LReference

Engine

62.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

Power

62.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

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Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

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24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and electronic draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

3900 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2389Reference

1170@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

3289 kgReference

2919 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

13.9-36Reference

12.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference

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

Length

405 cmReference

379 cmReference

Width

196 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height

264 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

Front tread

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 192 cmReference

119 to 189 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

SMZ85

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utilityReference

SMZ85-HPC

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half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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230 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Power

Max Power

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83.8 hpReference

PTO

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

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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380 cmReference

Overall Width

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182.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,919.8 kgReference

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

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

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.