Head to head · Utility

Kubota M4970 vs Kubota MZ505

Kubota M4970 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota M4970

Utility

power
49.5 hp
displacement
170 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full M4970 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota MZ505

Utility

power
49.3 hp
displacement
221 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full MZ505 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M4970 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
M497049.5 hp
MZ50549.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M4970 is in the 45th percentile; MZ505 is in the 44th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MZ505 higher · +51 ci (+30%)
M4970170 ci
MZ505221 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M4970 is in the 45th percentile; MZ505 is in the 61st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4970 higher · +2 (+50%)
M49706
MZ5054
Median Utility Tractor4

M4970 is in the 93rd percentile; MZ505 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MZ505 higher · +8 (+50%)
M497016
MZ50524
Median Utility Tractor12

M4970 is in the 73rd percentile; MZ505 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

M4970 (A)MZ505 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelM4970MZ505—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelS2802V3600IDI—
Power Output49.5hp49.3hp▲ M4970+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ M4970+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders64▲ M4970+2 · +50%
Displacement170ci221ci▲ MZ505+51 ci · +30%
Bore3.4in3.9in▲ MZ505+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke3.2in4.7in▲ MZ505+1.5 in · +47%

Transmission

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
TypeManualNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
Length144in143in▲ M4970+1 in · <1%
Width68.9in61.6in▲ M4970+7.3 in · +12%
Height95.3in95.1in▲ M4970+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight5,379lb5,225lb▲ M4970+154 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedII/I—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
Coolant2.2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota M4970Kubota MZ505Difference
TypeROPSCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (49.5 hp)B · 44th percentile (49.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (170 ci)B · 61st percentile (221 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 · 50th percentile (5,379 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,225 lb)
A · M4970B · MZ505Median Utility Tractor
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