The Kubota M8970 tractor is 160.2 in long, 80.7 in wide, and 115 in tall, with a 100.4 in wheelbase.
Length160.2 in (13 ft 4.2 in) / 4,069.1 mm
Width80.7 in (6 ft 8.7 in) / 2,049.8 mm
Height115 in (9 ft 7 in) / 2,921 mm
Wheelbase100.4 in (8 ft 4.4 in) / 2,550.2 mm
Ground clearance16.5 in (1 ft 4.5 in) / 419.1 mm
Kubota M8970 Dimensions
Overall length
160.2 in (13 ft 4.2 in) / 4,069.1 mm
Overall width
80.7 in (6 ft 8.7 in) / 2,049.8 mm
Overall height
115 in (9 ft 7 in) / 2,921 mm
Wheelbase
100.4 in (8 ft 4.4 in) / 2,550.2 mm
Ground clearance
16.5 in (1 ft 4.5 in) / 419.1 mm
Front tread width
63 in (5 ft 3 in) / 1,600.2 mm
Rear tread width
63 in (5 ft 3 in) / 1,600.2 mm
Tractor Size Comparison Chart
Overall length comparison
This model
160.2 in
Average
165 in
Low
130 in
High
210 in
Overall width comparison
This model
80.7 in
Average
85 in
Low
65 in
High
110 in
Overall height comparison
This model
115 in
Average
106 in
Low
88 in
High
128 in
Wheelbase comparison
This model
100.4 in
Average
92 in
Low
72 in
High
112 in
Ground clearance comparison
This model
16.5 in
Average
16 in
Low
11 in
High
23 in
Kubota M8970 Extra Dimension Notes
Storage fit note
The Kubota M8970 is not something to squeeze into tight domestic storage. With length 160.2 in (13 ft 4.2 in) / 4,069.1 mm, width 80.7 in (6 ft 8.7 in) / 2,049.8 mm, and height 115 in (9 ft 7 in) / 2,921 mm, use machinery-shed expectations.
Fitment note
The Kubota M8970 physical size reads as length at 160.2 in (13 ft 4.2 in) / 4,069.1 mm, width at 80.7 in (6 ft 8.7 in) / 2,049.8 mm, and height at 115 in (9 ft 7 in) / 2,921 mm. Use those values as the baseline before adding implement length.
Wheelbase note
The Kubota M8970 wheelbase is 100.4 in (8 ft 4.4 in) / 2,550.2 mm. That number is worth checking if you care about loader stability or ride feel.
Ground clearance note
The Kubota M8970 ground clearance comes through as 16.5 in (1 ft 4.5 in) / 419.1 mm. It matters when the ground is not flat and clean.
Tread width note
The Kubota M8970 tread-width row shows 63 in (5 ft 3 in) / 1,600.2 mm at the front and 63 in (5 ft 3 in) / 1,600.2 mm at the rear. It belongs in the page because wheel stance affects fit and row work.
Storage Tips
Leave room around the Kubota M8970 for mirrors, steps, tires, cab/ROPS and attachments.
Use the bare dimensions only as a starting point; a practical storage target is a clear opening around 12 ft high, 10 ft wide, and 18 ft deep.
Utility tractors are usually happier in a farm shed than a residential-style garage.
Use the 100.4 in wheelbase as a clue for how much approach room is needed near the shed entrance.
Overhead clearance should be measured at the lowest part of the doorway, not the tallest part of the shed.
Storage FAQ
What size garage will fit the tractor?
For this utility tractor, garage fit is not a yes/no from the model name. Compare the actual 160.2 in length, 80.7 in width and 115 in height against a clear 12 ft high, 10 ft wide, 18 ft deep space.
What size door should I check?
The door should be bigger than the tractor by about 18 in of height margin and 24 in of side margin. That puts the target around 12 ft high, 10 ft wide, and 18 ft deep.
Do attachments change the storage size?
Yes. If the storage target is 12 ft high, 10 ft wide, and 18 ft deep, attachments should be checked against that, not against the bare 160.2 in length alone.
How much maneuvering room should I allow?
Because the tractor is 160.2 in long with a 100.4 in wheelbase, avoid turning sharply right at the doorway. A straight approach around 20 ft is safer.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor dimensions can change by year, tire setup, cab/ROPS setup, attachments and market. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information.
