Kubota M5970 vs SAME Golden 65
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota M5970 is more powerful than the SAME Golden 65: 66 HP versus 65 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The SAME Golden 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1990 for the Kubota M5970.
- The SAME Golden 65 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2600 kg versus 2002 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota M5970 | SAME Golden 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 66 HP | 65 HP |
| Production years | 1990–1998 | 1997–2003 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3 L |
| Weight | 2 615 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 16 / 8 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 002 kg | 2 600 kg |
| Wheelbase | 211 cm | 192 cm |
| Length | 366 cm | 296 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |