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Kubota M4D-061 vs Kubota M4D-071
| Spec | Kubota M4D-061 | Kubota M4D-071 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$63,225 | ~$65,612 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | Power Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 65.4 hp | 72.1 hp |
| PTO hp | 52 hp | 60 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 | 6,008 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 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
Kubota M4D-071
What they like
- Combines the 72.1 hp tune with the deluxe kit that the M4-071 does without - electro-hydraulic 4WD, two remotes and 540E
- 60 PTO hp from 72.1 engine hp, driven through a fully synchronized six-speed with an electro-hydraulic shuttle
- 3,307 lb hitch capacity at 24 in behind the lift points, with top-link draft sensing and mixed control
- The LA1154 reaches 133 in at the pivot pin, high enough to load a tandem trailer over the side
- Optional F18/R18 creeper box adds low ground speeds for specialty work
- 23.8 gal tank and 130 amp alternator suit long days with electric implements running
What they complain about
- $65,612 is $3,888 above the mechanically near-identical M4-071, and the extra buys convenience rather than capability
- 6,008 lb and 142 in long makes it the least manoeuvrable machine in this size band
- Cab only, so there is no cheaper open-station route into the deluxe spec
- Kubota's M-series powertrain warranty runs 36 months or 3,000 hours, half the 72-month term the BX through L tractors carry