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Kubota M4-071 vs Kubota M4D-061
| Spec | Kubota M4-071 | Kubota M4D-061 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$61,724 | ~$63,225 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | Power Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 72.1 hp | 65.4 hp |
| PTO hp | 60 hp | 52 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,674 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,674 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 3,307 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 3,307 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 16.7 GPM | 16.7 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Kubota | Kubota |
| Weight | 5,952 lbs | 6,008 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal | 23.8 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 yr / 3000 hr powertrain | 3 yr / 3000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Kubota M4-071
What they like
- Undercuts the otherwise identical M4D-071 by $3,888 while giving up only the electro-hydraulic 4WD clutch, a second remote and 540E
- 3,307 lb of three-point lift measured 24 in behind the lift points is a Category II figure, well beyond anything in the MX range
- 16.7 gpm to the hitch and telescopic lower links and stabilizers make implement hookup a one-person job
- 23.8 gal tank supports a full day of mowing or baling without a fuel stop
- At 5,952 lb it is the lightest of the three M4s, which helps on soft ground
- Air-conditioned Ultra Grand Cab II is standard, not an upcharge
What they complain about
- Mechanical rather than electro-hydraulic on-the-go 4WD, so engaging and disengaging takes a lever and a pause
- One standard remote valve against two on both M4D models, and 540E is an option rather than standard
- Cab only - there is no ROPS build to cut the price or the height
- The LA1154 lifts 2,674 lb at the pivot pin at full height, which is modest next to the 3,307 lb the rear hitch will pick up
- No creeper unless the optional F18/R18 box is ordered
Kubota M4D-061
What they like
- Electro-hydraulic on-the-go 4WD engages under load without stopping or declutching
- Two standard remotes with flow control, against one on the M4-071
- 540/540E PTO standard, so light implements can run at reduced engine speed and save fuel
- Identical 3,307 lb hitch capacity and 16.7 gpm pump to the 72 hp models - the frame is not downrated with the engine
- 6,008 lb of ballast weight helps the LA1154 loader work without adding rear weight
What they complain about
- Costs $1,501 more than the 72.1 hp M4-071 while making 6.7 less engine hp and 8 less at the PTO
- 52 PTO hp is the least in the series for a 6,008 lb tractor, so it is the one that will feel worked on a heavy rotary cutter
- Cab only, with no ROPS build offered
- Shares the same 2,674 lb pivot-pin loader lift as the rest of the range, so the extra spend buys no lifting ability