Compare/Kubota M100GX vs Kubota M8540

Kubota M100GX vs Kubota M8540

Verdict: Kubota M100GX vs Kubota M8540

The Kubota M100GX and the Kubota M8540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M100GX leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. Kubota M100GX is the lighter machine (4,095 kg vs 5,005 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M100GX holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 110.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M100GX is the newer design (2012 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kubota M100GX for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8540 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

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Rated power

86 hp

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Eight power shift gears in three ranges. Power shuttle.Reference

Six gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-6) are synchronized.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

190.0 LReference

110.2 LReference

Engine

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

Tier IIIReference

Emission control

exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter (DPF) (EGR)Reference

EGRReference

Power

74.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual element dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Power Krawler

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half-track tractorReference

Engine (net)

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63.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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63.1 kWReference

Oil capacity

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53.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.0 LReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier III | EGRReference

Transmission

Intelli-Shift CreeperReference

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

Type

eight-speed power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

70.8 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

60.6 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4285 kgReference

3299 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic lower link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

wet discsReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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53.9 LReference

Pressure

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196.1 barReference

Total flow

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87.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3900 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2205Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

4095 kgReference

5005 to 6065 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30Reference

18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

12.4R24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R30Reference

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Length

420 cmReference

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Width

210 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height

278 cmReference

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Ground clearance

44 cmReference

46 cmReference

Front axle

4WDReference

9.5 LReference

Front tread

157 to 167 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 205 cmReference

151 to 192 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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18.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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388 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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246 cmReference

Height (cab)

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256 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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144 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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151 to 162 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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2270 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2449 kgReference

2WD Cab

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2569 kgReference

4WD Cab

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2751 kgReference

Kubota M100GX attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80Reference

60 cabReference

Battery CCA

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Front Axle Type

4WDReference

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Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

230 ciReference

53.9 LReference

ROPS Fuel

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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110.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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11.3 qtsReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

16 ValvesReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 4 ValvesReference

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

16 gpm (18.7 gpm)Reference

6.1 gpm (17 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

electronic lower-link draft controlReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

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23.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,844 psiReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,900.9 kgReference

Power

Max Power

100 hpReference

84.6 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

86 hpReference

75 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,205 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

Power steeringReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

278.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

420.1 cmReference

388.6 cmReference

Overall Width

210.1 cmReference

198.1 cmReference

Overall weight

4,095 kgReference

2,449.4 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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256.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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246.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

ag: 18.4R30Reference

18.4-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 81.1 inchesReference

59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

ag: 12.4R24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Front Wheel tread range

62.2 to 66.1 inchesReference

56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

Variants

M8540DTN

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narrowReference

M8540F

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2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M8540FC

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2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M8540DT

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4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M8540HD

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4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

M8540HD12

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4WD ROPS 12-speedReference

M8540DTC

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4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M8540HDC

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4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

M8540HDC12

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4WD cab 12-speedReference

Kubota M8540 attachments

M8540 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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.