Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8830 vs Kubota M8-181
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M8-181
Row Crop
- power
- 180 hp
- displacement
- 408 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 30
FordFord 8830
vs
KubotaKubota M8-181
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied8830180 hp
M8-181180 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8830 is in the 70th percentile; M8-181 is in the 70th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M8-181 higher · +7 ci (+2%)8830401 ci
M8-181408 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8830 is in the 51st percentile; M8-181 is in the 57th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied88306
M8-1816
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8830 is in the 50th percentile; M8-181 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ M8-181 higher · +12 (+67%)883018
M8-18130
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8830 is in the 61st percentile; M8-181 is in the 88th · 1,200 models
8830 (A)M8-181 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Kubota | — |
| Model | 8830 | M8-181 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Cummins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | B6.7 | — |
| Power Output | 180hp | 180hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8830+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 408ci | ▲ M8-181+7 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.2in | ▲ 8830+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.9in | ▲ M8-181+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 82in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 128in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 21,915lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center gear pump, dual pumps optional | Closed-center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Power disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS or Cab (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 70th percentile (180 hp)B · 70th percentile (180 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 57th percentile (408 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 61st percentile (18)B · 88th percentile (30)
A · 8830B · M8-181Median Row Crop Tractor