Compare/Kubota M9000DTL vs Kubota MD97

Kubota M9000DTL vs Kubota MD97

Verdict: Kubota M9000DTL vs Kubota MD97

The Kubota M9000DTL and the Kubota MD97 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 92 hp. Kubota M9000DTL is the lighter machine (2,358 kg vs 7,694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MD97 holds more fuel (149.9 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M9000DTL is the newer design (1999 vs 1995). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

92 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high). Synchronized shifting between gears and synchronized shuttle shifting.Reference

Eight gears in two ranges. Optional creeper range available.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M9000

utilityReference

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M9000DTL

low-profileReference

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M9000DTM

mudderReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

149.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

68.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

67.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

109 x 125 mmReference

Power (net)

67.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

68.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

16.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

15.0 LReference

Engine

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71.4 kWReference

Power

—

71.4 kWReference

Torque

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358.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

59.7 kWReference

68.2 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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SCV flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

87.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2522 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2100 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

300mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

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60.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2585 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2211Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

244 cmReference

Weight

2358 kgReference

7694 to 8091 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

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

Length

373 cmReference

405 cmReference

Width

183 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

237 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Height

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264 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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3489 kgReference

Cab Weight

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3670 kgReference

Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 151 cmReference

ROPS Rear tread

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137 to 199 cmReference

Cab Rear tread

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151 to 199 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.