Compare/Kubota M8950 vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

Kubota M8950 vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

Verdict: Kubota M8950 vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

The Kubota M8950 and the Kubota M96SHDM Mudder 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 M8950 is the lighter machine (6,953 kg vs 7,981 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M96SHDM Mudder is the newer design (2007 vs 1984). In short: choose the Kubota M8950 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M96SHDM Mudder 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

96 hp

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Original price

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$53,380 (2011)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M8950F

2WDReference

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M8950DT

4WDReference

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M96S

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row-crop chassisReference

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 elementReference

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

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Swing Shift with CreeperReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

63.4 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

63.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.0 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

56.0 LReference

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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

Front axle

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10.5 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

246 cmReference

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Weight

6953 to 9555 poundsReference

3700 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

13.6-38Reference

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

202 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

186 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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242 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R46. Rear: 12.4R46Reference

Length

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427 cmReference

Height

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283 cmReference

Ground clearance

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69 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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76 cmReference

Front tread

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182 to 202 cmReference

Kubota M8950 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (with cab)Reference

80 (optional)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

300Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

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

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.