Compare/Kubota M8950 vs Kubota MR97

Kubota M8950 vs Kubota MR97

Verdict: Kubota M8950 vs Kubota MR97

The Kubota M8950 and the Kubota MR97 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 96 hp. Kubota MR97 is the lighter machine (3,339 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 MR97 is the newer design (2015 vs 1984). 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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Rated power

96 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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Variants

M8950F

2WDReference

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M8950DT

4WDReference

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MR97

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utilityReference

MR97-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (net)

71.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

51.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 115 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

71.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

56.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.8 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

63.9 kWReference

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Max power

51.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Engine

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71.3 kWReference

Power

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71.3 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

63.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

63.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.0 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Capacity

56.0 LReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Total flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2199 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2029 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

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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3299 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

120.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

246 cmReference

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Weight

6953 to 9555 poundsReference

3339 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

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

181 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

137 to 199 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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225 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

Length

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395 cmReference

Height (cab)

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261 cmReference

Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 151 cmReference

Kubota M8950 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65 (with cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

300Reference

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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.