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KubotaModel A
Kubota M7172
Row Crop
- power
- 170 hp
- displacement
- 374 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
Kubota M7172 vs Kubota M8-181
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M8-181
Row Crop
- power
- 180 hp
- displacement
- 408 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 30
KubotaKubota M7172
vs
KubotaKubota M8-181
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ M8-181 higher · +10 hp (+6%)M7172170 hp
M8-181180 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
M7172 is in the 67th percentile; M8-181 is in the 70th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M8-181 higher · +34 ci (+9%)M7172374 ci
M8-181408 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
M7172 is in the 47th percentile; M8-181 is in the 57th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ M8-181 higher · +2 (+50%)M71724
M8-1816
Median Row Crop Tractor6
M7172 is in the 17th percentile; M8-181 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ M8-181 higher · +8,026 lb (+58%)M717213,889 lb
M8-18121,915 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
M7172 is in the 62nd percentile; M8-181 is in the 88th · 1,350 models
M7172 (A)M8-181 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | M7172 | M8-181 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Cummins | — |
| Model | V6108-CR | B6.7 | — |
| Power Output | 170hp | 180hp | ▲ M8-181+10 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 1,900RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ M8-181+200 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ M8-181+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 374ci | 408ci | ▲ M8-181+34 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.2in | ▲ M7172+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5.5in | 4.9in | ▲ M7172+0.6 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Infinitely variable transmission | Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 98.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 119in | 128in | ▲ M8-181+9 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 13,889lb | 21,915lb | ▲ M8-181+8,026 lb · +58% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Load sensing variable displacement | Closed-center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Category | 3 | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Emissions
| Spec | Kubota M7172 | Kubota M8-181 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Stage IV | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 67th percentile (170 hp)B · 70th percentile (180 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 47th percentile (374 ci)B · 57th percentile (408 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 62nd percentile (13,889 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,915 lb)
Height
median 114 inA · 71st percentile (119 in)B · 87th percentile (128 in)
A · M7172B · M8-181Median Row Crop Tractor