Compare/Kubota M8200 vs Kubota M8540

Kubota M8200 vs Kubota M8540

Verdict: Kubota M8200 vs Kubota M8540

The Kubota M8200 and the Kubota M8540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. Kubota M8540 is the lighter machine (5,005 kg vs 5,585 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8540 is the newer design (2007 vs 1997). 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

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Rated power

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

The hydraulic power shuttle transmission became available in 2003. A creeper option was also available increasing speeds to 12/12.Reference

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

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

front and rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

63.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

100 x 120 mmReference

Power (gross)

63.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual element dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

53.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.86x4.33 inchesReference

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

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Power (net)

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63.1 kWReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier III | EGRReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and reverseReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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Transmission

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Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.4 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

51.9 LReference

53.9 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

Capacity

51.9 LReference

53.9 LReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

64.7 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2522 kgReference

3900 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2100 kgReference

3299 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic stabilizers and link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

wet discsReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Pressure

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196.1 barReference

Total flow

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87.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Engine RPM

—

540@2205Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

110.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

Front axle

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9.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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110.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

Weight

5585 to 6615 poundsReference

5005 to 6065 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

9.5L-15 (2WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

Industrial front

27x8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

15-19.5 (4WD)Reference

18.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

387 cmReference

388 cmReference

4WD Length

380 cmReference

375 cmReference

Width

198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

246 cmReference

Height (cab)

247 cmReference

256 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

151 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2533 kgReference

2270 kgReference

4WD ROPS

2732 kgReference

2449 kgReference

2WD Cab

2800 kgReference

2569 kgReference

4WD Cab

3000 kgReference

2751 kgReference

Rear tire

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18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

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

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Kubota M8200 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery CCA

1000Reference

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

1,000Reference

900 CCAReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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60 cabReference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

Option 1: Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference

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Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO Power

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75 hpReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,205 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

2,522 kgReference

3,900.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

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23.1 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,844 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.1 gpm (17 gpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

247.4 cmReference

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Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

Front axle clearance

50 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

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256.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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246.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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388.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,449.4 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

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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

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

Power

Max Power

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84.6 hpReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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7.50-18Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

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.