Head to head · Utility

Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota MD87

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M1-85

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
285 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
18
Full M1-85 specs
Kubota MD87 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota MD87

Utility

power
85.8 hp
displacement
285 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full MD87 specs
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KubotaKubota MD87

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ MD87 higher · +0.8 hp (<1%)
M1-8585 hp
MD8785.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M1-85 is in the 75th percentile; MD87 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
M1-85285 ci
MD87285 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M1-85 is in the 83rd percentile; MD87 is in the 83rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
M1-854
MD874
Median Utility Tractor4

M1-85 is in the 50th percentile; MD87 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MD87 higher · +6 (+33%)
M1-8518
MD8724
Median Utility Tractor12

M1-85 is in the 83rd percentile; MD87 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

M1-85 (A)MD87 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelM1-85MD87
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV4702V4702Same
Power Output85hp85.8hpMD87+0.8 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement285ci285ciSame
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.9in4.9inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
TypeCreeperPartial power shift, Creeper

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
Length152in153inMD87+1 in · <1%
Width74.4in74inM1-85+0.4 in · <1%
Height100in103inMD87+3 in · +3%
Operating Weight6,570lbNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
Hitch TypeJIS1Category II
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame

Electrical

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MD87Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 83rd percentile (285 ci)B · 83rd percentile (285 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 83rd percentile (18)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Length

median 137 in
A · 68th percentile (152 in)B · 69th percentile (153 in)
A · M1-85B · MD87Median Utility Tractor
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