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Kubota M96S vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder
Verdict: Kubota M96S vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder
The Kubota M96S and the Kubota M96SHDM Mudder are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 95 hp. Kubota M96S is the lighter machine (6,261 kg vs 7,981 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
95 hp
95 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Dual Speed adds a push-button power shift at each gear in the basic Swing Shift transmission.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$31,673 (2011)Reference
$53,380 (2011)Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rear or front-and-rear (4WD) (2WD)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
M96SH
2WD ROPS 16-speedReference
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M96SDS
4WD ROPS 32-speedReference
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M96SDSC
4WD cab 32-speedReference
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M96SHDM
mudderReference
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M96S
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row-crop chassisReference
Engine
Engine (net)
70.8 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIIReference
Emission control
EGRReference
EGRReference
Power (net)
70.8 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
62.8 LReference
62.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.1 LReference
9.1 LReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
4 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
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Emissions compliance
Tier III | EGRReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Swing Shift Plus with creeperReference
Swing Shift with CreeperReference
Gears
48 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
wet discReference
Transmission Type
Sync ShuttleReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
62.6 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
62.8 LReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
62.8 LReference
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Pressure
196.1 barReference
196.1 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
65.1 lpmReference
65.1 lpmReference
Total flow
110.9 lpmReference
110.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
45.8 lpmReference
45.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2522 kgReference
2522 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3397 kgReference
3397 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (optional)Reference
540/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2205Reference
540@2205Reference
Capacities
Fuel
174.9 LReference
174.9 LReference
Fuel tank
174.9 LReference
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Crankcase oil volume
11.3 qtsReference
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Front axle
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10.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
243 cmReference
242 cmReference
Weight
6261 to 8025 poundsReference
3700 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
13.6-38Reference
Rear tire
18.4-30 (2WD)Reference
13.6-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference
Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-38Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD)Reference
Front: 12.4R46. Rear: 12.4R46Reference
Length
414 cmReference
427 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
202 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
38 cmReference
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Front tread
151 to 162 cmReference
182 to 202 cmReference
Rear tread
170 to 205 cmReference
186 to 205 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
Kubota M96S attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
60 (cab)Reference
80 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
900Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
900 CCAReference
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Attachment overview
Kubota M96S Height
ROPS
200 cmReference
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Cab
264 cmReference
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General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
16 ValvesReference
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Pump Rated Output (total)
29.3 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,844 psiReference
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Remote Valves
1 to 3 ValvesReference
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Steering & Implements flow
12.1 gpm (17.2 gpm)Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIReference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
2,522 kgReference
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Power
Max Power
95 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
84 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
540@2,205 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
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Steering type
hydrostatic powerReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
261.6 cmReference
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Height Over Cab
264.2 cmReference
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Overall Length
414 cmReference
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Overall Width
236.2 cmReference
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Drawbar clearance
38.6 cmReference
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Overall weight
2,839.9 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
18.4-30 (2WD)Reference
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Rear wheel tread range
67.7 to 79.5 inchesReference
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Front Wheel Type
10.00-16Reference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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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.