Head to head · Utility

Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota MR87

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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
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KubotaModel B

Kubota MR87

Utility

power
85.8 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full MR87 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MR87 higher · +0.8 hp (<1%)
M1-8585 hp
MR8785.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M1-85 is in the 75th percentile; MR87 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M1-85 higher · +55 ci (+24%)
M1-85285 ci
MR87230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M1-85 is in the 83rd percentile; MR87 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
M1-854
MR874
Median Utility Tractor4

M1-85 is in the 50th percentile; MR87 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MR87 higher · +6 (+33%)
M1-8518
MR8724
Median Utility Tractor12

M1-85 is in the 83rd percentile; MR87 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

M1-85 (A)MR87 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelM1-85MR87—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV4702V3800-CR-TE4—
Power Output85hp85.8hp▲ MR87+0.8 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ MR87+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement285ci230ci▲ M1-85+55 ci · +24%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ M1-85+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke4.9in4.7in▲ M1-85+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
TypeCreeperNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
Length152in156in▲ MR87+4 in · +3%
Width74.4in71.3in▲ M1-85+3.1 in · +4%
Height100in103in▲ MR87+3 in · +3%
Operating Weight6,570lb7,363lb▲ MR87+793 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
Hitch TypeJIS1Category II—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecKubota M1-85Kubota MR87Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

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 · 62nd percentile (230 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 62nd percentile (6,570 lb)B · 70th percentile (7,363 lb)
A · M1-85B · MR87Median Utility Tractor
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