Head to head · Row Crop

Claas Axion 820 vs Kubota M8-181

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ClaasModel A

Claas Axion 820

Row Crop

power
199 hp
displacement
410 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Axion 820 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M8-181

Row Crop

power
180 hp
displacement
408 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
30
Full M8-181 specs
ClaasClaas Axion 820
vs
KubotaKubota M8-181

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,1401,417

Engine Power

▲ Axion 820 higher · +19 hp (+11%)
Axion 820199 hp
M8-181180 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Axion 820 is in the 76th percentile; M8-181 is in the 70th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Axion 820 higher · +2 ci (<1%)
Axion 820410 ci
M8-181408 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Axion 820 is in the 58th percentile; M8-181 is in the 57th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Axion 8206
M8-1816
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Axion 820 is in the 50th percentile; M8-181 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ M8-181 higher · +105 lb (<1%)
Axion 82021,810 lb
M8-18121,915 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Axion 820 is in the 88th percentile; M8-181 is in the 88th · 1,350 models

Axion 820 (A)M8-181 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
ManufacturerClaasKubota
ModelAxion 820M8-181
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
ManufacturerDPS/FPTCummins
ModelNot recordedB6.7
Power Output199hp180hpAxion 820+19 hp · +11%
Rated RPM2,150RPM2,100RPMAxion 820+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement410ci408ciAxion 820+2 ci · <1%
Bore4.1in4.2inM8-181+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.2in4.9inAxion 820+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmissionSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
Length223inNot recorded
Height124in128inM8-181+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight21,810lb21,915lbM8-181+105 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
System TypePFCClosed-center load sensing
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory 3
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt

Emissions

SpecClaas Axion 820Kubota M8-181Difference
StandardTier IVNot recorded
Control SystemD.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatmentNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 76th percentile (199 hp)B · 70th percentile (180 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 58th percentile (410 ci)B · 57th percentile (408 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,810 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,915 lb)

Height

median 114 in
A · 83rd percentile (124 in)B · 87th percentile (128 in)
A · Axion 820B · M8-181Median Row Crop Tractor
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