Head to head · Utility

Kubota MD87 vs Massey Ferguson 491

Kubota MD87 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota MD87

Utility

power
85.8 hp
displacement
285 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full MD87 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 491

Utility

power
85.9 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 491 specs
KubotaKubota MD87
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 491

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 491 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
MD8785.8 hp
49185.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

MD87 is in the 75th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MD87 higher · +17 ci (+6%)
MD87285 ci
491268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

MD87 is in the 83rd percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MD874
4914
Median Utility Tractor4

MD87 is in the 50th percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ MD87 higher · +12 (+100%)
MD8724
49112
Median Utility Tractor12

MD87 is in the 92nd percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

MD87 (A)491 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelMD87491—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerKubotaPerkins—
ModelV47021104C-44T—
Power Output85.8hp85.9hp▲ 491+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ MD87+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement285ci268ci▲ MD87+17 ci · +6%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ MD87+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.9in5in▲ 491+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
TypePartial power shift, CreeperSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Length153in155in▲ 491+2 in · +1%
Width74in80in▲ 491+6 in · +8%
Height103inNot recorded—
Operating WeightNot recorded7,610lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded17.9gpm—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volts—

Capacities

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota MD87Massey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85.8 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 83rd percentile (285 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)

Length

median 137 in
A · 69th percentile (153 in)B · 71st percentile (155 in)
A · MD87B · 491Median Utility Tractor
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