Compare/Kubota MD87 vs Kubota SMZ805

Kubota MD87 vs Kubota SMZ805

Verdict: Kubota MD87 vs Kubota SMZ805

The Kubota MD87 and the Kubota SMZ805 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota MD87 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 79 hp. Kubota SMZ805 is the lighter machine (3,059 kg vs 6,812 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ805 is the newer design (2011 vs 1995). In short: choose the Kubota MD87 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota SMZ805 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

81 hp

79 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

Engine

64.0 kWReference

58.8 kWReference

Displacement

4.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

109 x 125 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power

64.0 kWReference

58.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

318.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

16.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.5 LReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

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

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

Type

partial power shiftReference

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Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

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24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

60.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

60.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2585 kgReference

3299 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2211Reference

1170@2600Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

230 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

6812 to 7209 poundsReference

3059 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

13.9-36Reference

16.9-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Length

388 cmReference

395 cmReference

Width

187 cmReference

191 cmReference

Height

261 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

3089 kgReference

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Cab Weight

3270 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

42 cmReference

Front tread

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 192 cmReference

139 to 189 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

SMZ805

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utilityReference

SMZ805-PC

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half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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230 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,299.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Power

Max Power

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78.9 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,170@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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395.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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191 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,059.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-30Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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55.1 to 74.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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52.4 to 59.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

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.