Compare/Kubota ME8200 vs Kubota MR87

Kubota ME8200 vs Kubota MR87

Verdict: Kubota ME8200 vs Kubota MR87

The Kubota ME8200 and the Kubota MR87 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota ME8200 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. Kubota MR87 is the lighter machine (3,339 kg vs 5,534 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MR87 holds more fuel (110.1 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MR87 is the newer design (2015 vs 2003). In short: choose the Kubota ME8200 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota MR87 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

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Rated power

87 hp

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

The mechanical shuttle was used on the narrow-profile ME8200DTN.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Variants

ME8200DTN

narrowReference

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MR87

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utilityReference

MR87-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

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DTN ROPS Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

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DTN Cab Fuel tank

78.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

64.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (gross)

64.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Engine

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64.0 kWReference

Power

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64.0 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.3 kWReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

DTN Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

3999 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear lift

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3299 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1170@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

Weight

5534 to 8378 poundsReference

3339 kgReference

Front tire

11.2R24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

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

DTN Optional tires (ag)

Front: 280/70R18. Rear: 380/70R28Reference

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Length

389 cmReference

395 cmReference

Ground clearance

44 cmReference

47 cmReference

Front tread

150 to 161 cmReference

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 186 cmReference

137 to 199 cmReference

ROPS

250 cmReference

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Cab

254 cmReference

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DTN ROPS

2510 kgReference

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DTN Cab

2580 kgReference

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DTN Steering wheel

151 cmReference

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Width

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181 cmReference

Height (cab)

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261 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Kubota ME8200 Height

Speeds

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.