Compare/Kubota M9580 vs Kubota M9960

Kubota M9580 vs Kubota M9960

Verdict: Kubota M9580 vs Kubota M9960

The Kubota M9580 and the Kubota M9960 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. Kubota M9580 is the lighter machine (3,850 kg vs 5,535 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M9580 holds more fuel (120.0 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M9960 is the newer design (2013 vs 1991). 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

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Six gears in two ranges with power shuttle and push-button high-low switch.Reference

With 480/70R34 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

120.0 LReference

110.2 LReference

Engine (net)

74.6 kWReference

Displacement

4.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 125 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

74.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

common rail direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600 (cab)Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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67.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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power shuttleReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.9 kWReference

66.4 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

2-speed power shiftReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

79.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

112.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

32.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2634 kgReference

3299 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

wet discsReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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67.9 kWReference

ROPS Pump flow

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60.2 lpmReference

Cab Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic lower link endsReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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64.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

244 cmReference

228.6 cmReference

Weight

3850 kgReference

5535 to 6810 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9-24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 15.5-38Reference

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Length

410 cmReference

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Width

201 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height (cab)

265 cmReference

256 cmReference

Ground clearance

61 cmReference

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Front tread

164 to 173 cmReference

151 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

150 to 211 cmReference

151 to 192 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

2WD Length

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388 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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253 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Kubota M9580 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Optional Charging amps

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100Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

M9960HF

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2WD ROPS 8-speedReference

M9960HFC

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2WD Cab 8-speedReference

M9960HD

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4WD ROPS 8-speedReference

M9960HDC

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4WD Cab 8-speedReference

M9960HD12

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4WD ROPS 12-speedReference

M9960HDC12

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4WD Cab 12-speedReference

M9960HDC24

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4WD Cab 24-speedReference

Kubota M9960 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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18.9 l/hourReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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230 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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100 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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89 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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253.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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256.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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200.7 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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50 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,698.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) | Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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Front: 7.50-18. (2WD) | Front: 12.4-24. (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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59.8 to 63.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AVAILABLEReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

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.