Compare/Kubota ME9000 vs Kubota SMZ955

Kubota ME9000 vs Kubota SMZ955

Verdict: Kubota ME9000 vs Kubota SMZ955

The Kubota ME9000 and the Kubota SMZ955 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 94 hp. Kubota SMZ955 is the lighter machine (3,250 kg vs 7,561 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ955 holds more fuel (104.8 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota SMZ955 is the newer design (2011 vs 2003). 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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Rated power

94 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

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

Differential lock

mechanical front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Variants

ME9000DTH-L

low-profileReference

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SMZ955

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utilityReference

SMZ955-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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Engine (gross)

69.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (gross)

69.9 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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104.8 LReference

Engine

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69.9 kWReference

Power

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69.9 kWReference

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

Type

power shuttleReference

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Gears

18 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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24F and 24RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

60.6 kWReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

3999 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet 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

7561 to 8444 poundsReference

3250 kgReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

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

DTL Optional tires (ag)

Front: 360/70R20. Rear: 480/70R28Reference

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Length

389 cmReference

395 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

252 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

258 cmReference

Ground clearance

46 cmReference

47 cmReference

Front tread

150 to 161 cmReference

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 186 cmReference

131 to 199 cmReference

ROPS

3556 kgReference

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Cab

3830 kgReference

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DTL

3429 kgReference

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Width

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194 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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Speeds

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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93.7 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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258.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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395.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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194.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,250 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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16.9-34Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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51.6 to 78.4 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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11.2-24Reference

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.