Head to head · Utility

Kubota M7970 vs McCormick Intl C85 Max

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M7970

Utility

power
79.5 hp
displacement
262 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full M7970 specs
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McCormick IntlModel B

McCormick Intl C85 Max

Utility

power
81.6 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full C85 Max specs
KubotaKubota M7970
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl C85 Max

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

▲ C85 Max higher · +2.1 hp (+3%)
M797079.5 hp
C85 Max81.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M7970 is in the 70th percentile; C85 Max is in the 72nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ C85 Max higher · +6 ci (+2%)
M7970262 ci
C85 Max268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M7970 is in the 74th percentile; C85 Max is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
M79704
C85 Max4
Median Utility Tractor4

M7970 is in the 50th percentile; C85 Max is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M7970 higher · +4 (+33%)
M797016
C85 Max12
Median Utility Tractor12

M7970 is in the 73rd percentile; C85 Max is in the 50th · 4,941 models

M7970 (A)C85 Max (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
ManufacturerKubotaMcCormick Intl
ModelM7970C85 Max
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
ManufacturerKubotaPerkins
ModelV43001104C-44
Power Output79.5hp81.6hpC85 Max+2.1 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPMM7970+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement262ci268ciC85 Max+6 ci · +2%
Bore4.3in4.1inM7970+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in5inC85 Max+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
TypeNot recordedSynchro Shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
Length153in163inC85 Max+10 in · +7%
Width80.3in68.2inM7970+12.1 in · +18%
Height105in101inM7970+4 in · +4%
Operating Weight6,944lb6,813lbM7970+131 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD
Drive Type4WD2WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower

Electrical

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
Coolant3.6galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecKubota M7970McCormick Intl C85 MaxDifference
TypeNot recordedROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 70th percentile (79.5 hp)B · 72nd percentile (81.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 74th percentile (262 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 66th percentile (6,944 lb)B · 65th percentile (6,813 lb)
A · M7970B · C85 MaxMedian Utility Tractor
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