Compare/Kubota M8950 vs Kubota M96S

Kubota M8950 vs Kubota M96S

Verdict: Kubota M8950 vs Kubota M96S

The Kubota M8950 and the Kubota M96S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8950 leads on rated power with 96 hp against 95 hp. Kubota M96S is the lighter machine (6,261 kg vs 6,953 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M96S is the newer design (2007 vs 1984). In short: choose the Kubota M8950 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M96S 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

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Rated power

96 hp

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Dual Speed adds a push-button power shift at each gear in the basic Swing Shift transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

mechanical rear or front-and-rear (4WD) (2WD)Reference

Original price

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$31,673 (2011)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M8950F

2WDReference

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M8950DT

4WDReference

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M96SH

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2WD ROPS 16-speedReference

M96SDS

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4WD ROPS 32-speedReference

M96SDSC

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4WD cab 32-speedReference

M96SHDM

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mudderReference

Engine

Engine (net)

71.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

51.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

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Power (net)

71.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dual dry elementsReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.0 LReference

62.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.8 LReference

9.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

63.9 kWReference

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Max power

51.4 kWReference

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Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

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

Emissions compliance

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Tier III | EGRReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

48 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Swing Shift Plus with creeperReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

63.4 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

63.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.0 LReference

62.8 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

56.0 LReference

62.8 LReference

Pressure

181.3 barReference

196.1 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

110.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2199 kgReference

2522 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2029 kgReference

3397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2389Reference

540@2205Reference

Pump flow

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65.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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45.8 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

120.0 LReference

174.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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174.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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11.3 qtsReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

246 cmReference

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Weight

6953 to 9555 poundsReference

6261 to 8025 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

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2WD Length

401 cmReference

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4WD Length

406 cmReference

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Width

201 cmReference

236 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

151 to 201 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 201 cmReference

170 to 205 cmReference

2WD Shipping

3153 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

3504 kgReference

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Operating

4334 kgReference

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Ballasted

5565 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

187 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

189 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD)Reference

Length

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414 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 162 cmReference

Kubota M8950 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (with cab)Reference

60 (cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

300Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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900 CCAReference

Kubota M8950 Height

2WD Exhaust

258 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

260 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4701 kgReference

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Speeds

Kubota M96S attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M96S Height

ROPS

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200 cmReference

Cab

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264 cmReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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29.3 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,844 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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12.1 gpm (17.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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2,522 kgReference

Power

Max Power

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95 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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84 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,205 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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261.6 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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264.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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414 cmReference

Overall Width

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236.2 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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38.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,839.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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67.7 to 79.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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10.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.