Head to head · Utility

Kubota M5970 vs Steiger Panther 1000

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
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SteigerModel B

Steiger Panther 1000

Utility

power
335 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full Panther 1000 specs
KubotaKubota M5970
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SteigerSteiger Panther 1000

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Panther 1000 higher · +276 hp (+463%)
M597059.5 hp
Panther 1000335 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M5970 is in the 53rd percentile; Panther 1000 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Panther 1000 higher · +658 ci (+334%)
M5970197 ci
Panther 1000855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M5970 is in the 52nd percentile; Panther 1000 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Panther 1000 higher · +3 (+100%)
M59703
Panther 10006
Median Utility Tractor4

M5970 is in the 23rd percentile; Panther 1000 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +4 (+33%)
M597016
Panther 100012
Median Utility Tractor12

M5970 is in the 73rd percentile; Panther 1000 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

M5970 (A)Panther 1000 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSteiger—
ModelM5970Panther 1000—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
ManufacturerKubotaCummins—
ModelD3200Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel—
Power Output59.5hp335hp▲ Panther 1000+276 hp · +463%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ M5970+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders36▲ Panther 1000+3 · +100%
Displacement197ci855ci▲ Panther 1000+658 ci · +334%
Bore4.3in5.5in▲ Panther 1000+1.2 in · +28%
Stroke4.5in6in▲ Panther 1000+1.5 in · +33%

Transmission

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
TypeManual with dry disc clutchFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
Length144in281in▲ Panther 1000+137 in · +95%
Width72.8in44in▲ M5970+28.8 in · +65%
Height95.3in150in▲ Panther 1000+54.7 in · +57%
Operating Weight5,049lb29,000lb▲ Panther 1000+23,951 lb · +474%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing pressure compensating—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerArticulated power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
Hitch TypeII/I and JISII/INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 2IV—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerArticulated power—

Electrical

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
Coolant3.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota M5970Steiger Panther 1000Difference
TypeROPSCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)B · 97th percentile (335 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (197 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)B · 97th percentile (29,000 lb)
A · M5970B · Panther 1000Median Utility Tractor
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