Compare/Kubota M100GX vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

Kubota M100GX vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

Verdict: Kubota M100GX vs Kubota M8540 Power Krawler

The Kubota M100GX and the Kubota M8540 Power Krawler are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 86 hp. Kubota M8540 Power Krawler is the lighter machine (2,950 kg vs 4,095 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M100GX is the newer design (2012 vs 2008). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$53,523Reference

Drive

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

190.0 LReference

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Engine

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

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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

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (net)

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63.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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63.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.0 LReference

Transmission

Intelli-Shift CreeperReference

sync shuttleReference

Type

eight-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Gears

32 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

70.8 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

60.6 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4285 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic lower link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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40.1 LReference

Pressure

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191.0 barReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1905 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

243 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

4095 kgReference

2950 kgReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30Reference

tracksReference

Ag front

12.4R24Reference

280/70R18Reference

Ag rear

18.4R30Reference

300mm tracksReference

Length

420 cmReference

351 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height

278 cmReference

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Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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Front axle

4WDReference

8.0 LReference

Front tread

157 to 167 cmReference

109 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 205 cmReference

106 cmReference

Height (cab)

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233 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

Kubota M100GX attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

80Reference

80 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Front Axle Type

4WDReference

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Capacities

Capacity

230 ciReference

40.1 LReference

Fuel

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70.0 LReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

16 ValvesReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 4 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

16 gpm (18.7 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

electronic lower-link draft controlReference

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Power

Max Power

100 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

86 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

278.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

420.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

210.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

4,095 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

ag: 18.4R30Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 81.1 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

ag: 12.4R24Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

62.2 to 66.1 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

M8540

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wheeled tractorReference

M8540HDNBPC

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Power Krawler half-trackReference

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.