Head to head · Utility

Kubota M7040 vs Steyr M 968

Kubota M7040 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota M7040

Utility

power
68 hp
displacement
203 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M7040 specs
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SteyrModel B

Steyr M 968

Utility

power
68 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M 968 specs
KubotaKubota M7040
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
M704068 hp
M 96868 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M7040 is in the 61st percentile; M 968 is in the 61st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M7040 higher · +2 ci (<1%)
M7040203 ci
M 968201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M7040 is in the 56th percentile; M 968 is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M7040 higher · +1 (+33%)
M70404
M 9683
Median Utility Tractor4

M7040 is in the 50th percentile; M 968 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M 968 higher · +8 (+100%)
M70408
M 96816
Median Utility Tractor12

M7040 is in the 23rd percentile; M 968 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

M7040 (A)M 968 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSteyr—
ModelM7040M 968—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
ManufacturerKubotaNot recorded—
ModelV3307-DIMWM | Sisu—
Power Output68hp68hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,200RPM▲ M7040+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders43▲ M7040+1 · +33%
Displacement203ci201ci▲ M7040+2 ci · <1%
Bore3.7in4.3in▲ M 968+0.6 in · +16%
Stroke4.7in4.7inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
TypeNot recordedSynchro—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
LengthNot recorded149in—
Width73.2inNot recorded—
HeightNot recorded98.4in—
Operating WeightNot recorded6,549lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,190lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMultiple wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
Coolant2.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota M7040Steyr M 968Difference
TypeOpen (ROPS)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 61st percentile (68 hp)B · 61st percentile (68 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 56th percentile (203 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
A · M7040B · M 968Median Utility Tractor
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