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KubotaModel A
Kubota MR87
Utility
- power
- 85.8 hp
- displacement
- 230 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
Kubota MR87 vs Massey Ferguson 491
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 491
Utility
- power
- 85.9 hp
- displacement
- 268 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
KubotaKubota MR87
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 491
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 491 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)MR8785.8 hp
49185.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
MR87 is in the 75th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 491 higher · +38 ci (+17%)MR87230 ci
491268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
MR87 is in the 62nd percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMR874
4914
Median Utility Tractor4
MR87 is in the 50th percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MR87 higher · +12 (+100%)MR8724
49112
Median Utility Tractor12
MR87 is in the 92nd percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
MR87 (A)491 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | MR87 | 491 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Perkins | — |
| Model | V3800-CR-TE4 | 1104C-44T | — |
| Power Output | 85.8hp | 85.9hp | ▲ 491+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ MR87+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 230ci | 268ci | ▲ 491+38 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.1in | ▲ 491+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 5in | ▲ 491+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156in | 155in | ▲ MR87+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 71.3in | 80in | ▲ 491+8.7 in · +12% |
| Height | 103in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 7,363lb | 7,610lb | ▲ 491+247 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 17.9gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-24 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4-30 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc hydraulically operated | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volts | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota MR87 | Massey Ferguson 491 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS or Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 75th percentile (85.8 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 62nd percentile (230 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 70th percentile (7,363 lb)B · 72nd percentile (7,610 lb)
A · MR87B · 491Median Utility Tractor