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Kubota M85D vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC
Verdict: Kubota M85D vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC
The Kubota M85D and the Kubota SMZ85-HPC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 84 hp. Kubota M85D is the lighter machine (3,289 kg vs 3,420 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 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota SMZ85-HPC 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
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
84 hp
84 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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
Drive
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half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
190.0 LReference
90.1 LReference
Engine
62.5 kWReference
62.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
100 x 120 mmReference
Power
62.5 kWReference
62.5 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
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Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
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
3420 kgReference
Front tire
9.5-24Reference
7.5-24Reference
Rear tire
13.9-36Reference
tracksReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference
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Length
405 cmReference
379 cmReference
Width
196 cmReference
160 cmReference
Height
264 cmReference
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Ground clearance
43 cmReference
46 cmReference
Front tread
133 to 151 cmReference
152 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 192 cmReference
132 cmReference
Ag front
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320/60-26Reference
Ag rear
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280mm trackReference
Height (cab)
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258 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
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.