KubotaModel A
Kubota MD87
Utility
- power
- 85.8 hp
- displacement
- 285 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
Kubota MD87 vs Zetor 9540
KubotaKubota MD87
vs
ZetorZetor 9540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ MD87 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)MD8785.8 hp
954085.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MD87 is in the 75th percentile; 9540 is in the 75th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MD87 higher · +31 ci (+12%)MD87285 ci
9540254 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MD87 is in the 83rd percentile; 9540 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMD874
95404
Median Utility Tractor4
MD87 is in the 50th percentile; 9540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MD87 higher · +6 (+33%)MD8724
954018
Median Utility Tractor12
MD87 is in the 92nd percentile; 9540 is in the 83rd · 4,941 models
MD87 (A)9540 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Zetor | — |
| Model | MD87 | 9540 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Zetor | — |
| Model | V4702 | Z 1001 | — |
| Power Output | 85.8hp | 85.7hp | ▲ MD87+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ MD87+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 285ci | 254ci | ▲ MD87+31 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.1in | ▲ MD87+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.9in | 4.7in | ▲ MD87+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift, Creeper | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 153in | 154in | ▲ 9540+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 74in | 75.9in | ▲ 9540+1.9 in · +3% |
| Height | 103in | 110in | ▲ 9540+7 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 8,940lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric, 12 volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota MD87 | Zetor 9540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 75th percentile (85.8 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.7 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 83rd percentile (285 ci)B · 73rd percentile (254 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 83rd percentile (18)
Length
median 137 inA · 69th percentile (153 in)B · 70th percentile (154 in)
A · MD87B · 9540Median Utility Tractor