Compare/Kubota GM90 vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

Kubota GM90 vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

Verdict: Kubota GM90 vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

The Kubota GM90 and the Kubota M8540 Power Krawler are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota GM90 leads on rated power with 88 hp against 86 hp. Kubota GM90 is the lighter machine (2,869 kg vs 2,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8540 Power Krawler is the newer design (2008 vs 1998). In short: choose the Kubota GM90 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8540 Power Krawler if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

88 hp

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight gears in three ranges with shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$53,523Reference

Drive

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half-trackReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

104.8 LReference

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Engine

65.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

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Power

65.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

negativeReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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63.8 kWReference

Ag front

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280/70R18Reference

Ag rear

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300mm tracksReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Power (net)

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63.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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sync shuttleReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO Type

587/827/1170 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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56.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Type

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open centerReference

Capacity

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40.1 LReference

Pressure

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191.0 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

235 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

2869 kgReference

2950 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

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Length

398 cmReference

351 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (cab)

257 cmReference

233 cmReference

Ground clearance

48 cmReference

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Front tread

120 to 139 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 139 cmReference

106 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

electricReference

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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80 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Variants

M8540

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wheeled tractorReference

M8540HDNBPC

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Power Krawler half-trackReference

Capacities

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Front axle

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8.0 LReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.