Compare/Kubota M8970 vs Kubota M95GX-III

Kubota M8970 vs Kubota M95GX-III

Verdict: Kubota M8970 vs Kubota M95GX-III

The Kubota M8970 and the Kubota M95GX-III are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8970 leads on rated power with 105 hp against 104 hp. Kubota M8970 is the lighter machine (3,499 kg vs 4,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M95GX-III holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 120.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M95GX-III is the newer design (2016 vs 1990). In short: choose the Kubota M8970 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M95GX-III 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

105 hp

104 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Eight power shift gears in three synchronized ranges with shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

120.0 LReference

190.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

77.9 kWReference

77.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

72.3 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 114 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

72.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

77.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

336.6 NmReference

345.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.6 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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15.9 LReference

Emissions

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Stage IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

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77.6 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,400 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Stage IVReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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115.7 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

63.4 kWReference

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Pressure

181.3 barReference

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Pump flow

61.7 lpmReference

76.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

IIIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2699 kgReference

5000 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2199 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

Valves

—

2 to 4Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

246 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

3499 kgReference

4300 kgReference

Front tire

12.4-24Reference

380/70R24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

520/70R34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 380/70R24. Rear: 520/70R34Reference

Length

406 cmReference

430 cmReference

Width

204 cmReference

227 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

292 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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Front tread

164 to 173 cmReference

156 to 167 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 205 cmReference

175/184/183 cmReference

Height

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282 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

200Reference

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Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Transmission

Type

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creeperReference

Gears

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32 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

—

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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8-speed power shift - 24F and 24R | creeper - 32F and 32RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Kubota M95GX-III attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Capacities

Capacity

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230 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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15.9 LReference

Power

Max Power

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104 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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4,999.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position and lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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283 cmReference

Overall Length

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430.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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227.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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4,300.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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520/70R34Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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68.9/72.8/72.2 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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380/70R24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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61.6 to 65.9 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

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.