Head to head · Utility

Ford 8700 vs Kubota M6-141

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FordModel A

Ford 8700

Utility

power
127 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8700 specs
Kubota M6-141 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota M6-141

Utility

power
127 hp
displacement
374 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full M6-141 specs
FordFord 8700
vs
KubotaKubota M6-141

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8700127 hp
M6-141127 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8700 is in the 91st percentile; M6-141 is in the 90th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8700 higher · +27 ci (+7%)
8700401 ci
M6-141374 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8700 is in the 90th percentile; M6-141 is in the 89th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8700 higher · +2 (+50%)
87006
M6-1414
Median Utility Tractor4

8700 is in the 93rd percentile; M6-141 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M6-141 higher · +8 (+50%)
870016
M6-14124
Median Utility Tractor12

8700 is in the 73rd percentile; M6-141 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

8700 (A)M6-141 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model8700M6-141—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelNot recordedV6108—
Power Output127hp127hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 8700+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders64▲ 8700+2 · +50%
Displacement401ci374ci▲ 8700+27 ci · +7%
Bore4.4in4.7in▲ M6-141+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.4in5.5in▲ M6-141+1.1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (8) range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
Length180in172in▲ 8700+8 in · +5%
Width79.2in85.8in▲ M6-141+6.6 in · +8%
Height119in113in▲ 8700+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight12,270lb11,300lb▲ 8700+970 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tread Width

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded69.9in—
Rear TreadNot recorded62.6in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded69.9 to 73.8—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded62.6 to 82.3—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDFront wheel assist—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple discs hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
Coolant5.3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 8700Kubota M6-141Difference
TypeOpen operator stationCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 91st percentile (127 hp)B · 90th percentile (127 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (401 ci)B · 89th percentile (374 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 90th percentile (12,270 lb)B · 89th percentile (11,300 lb)
A · 8700B · M6-141Median Utility Tractor
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