Head to head · Utility

Custom 98 vs Kubota M6040

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CustomModel A

Custom 98

Utility

power
62 hp
displacement
251 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
5
Full 98 specs
Kubota M6040 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota M6040

Utility

power
62 hp
displacement
203 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M6040 specs
CustomCustom 98
vs
KubotaKubota M6040

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
9862 hp
M604062 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

98 is in the 56th percentile; M6040 is in the 56th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 98 higher · +48 ci (+24%)
98251 ci
M6040203 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

98 is in the 71st percentile; M6040 is in the 56th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 98 higher · +2 (+50%)
986
M60404
Median Utility Tractor4

98 is in the 93rd percentile; M6040 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M6040 higher · +3 (+60%)
985
M60408
Median Utility Tractor12

98 is in the 6th percentile; M6040 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

98 (A)M6040 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
ManufacturerCustomKubota—
Model98M6040—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
ManufacturerChryslerKubota—
Model8AV3307-DI—
Power Output62hp62hpSame
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,600RPM▲ M6040+800 RPM · +44%
Cylinders64▲ 98+2 · +50%
Displacement251ci203ci▲ 98+48 ci · +24%
Bore3.4in3.7in▲ M6040+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke4.5in4.7in▲ M6040+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
TypeGearPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
WidthNot recorded73.2in—
Operating Weight4,436lb5,445lb▲ M6040+1,009 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,190lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet discs—

Electrical

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecCustom 98Kubota M6040Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 56th percentile (62 hp)B · 56th percentile (62 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 71st percentile (251 ci)B · 56th percentile (203 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 6th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 43rd percentile (4,436 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,445 lb)
A · 98B · M6040Median Utility Tractor
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