Compare/Kubota M8200 vs Kubota M8540HDN

Kubota M8200 vs Kubota M8540HDN

Verdict: Kubota M8200 vs Kubota M8540HDN

The Kubota M8200 and the Kubota M8540HDN are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8540HDN leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. Kubota M8540HDN is the lighter machine (4,343 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 M8540HDN is the newer design (2007 vs 1997). In short: choose the Kubota M8540HDN for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8200 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

85 hp

86 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

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

front and rear standardReference

rear standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$36,551 (2011)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

63.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

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Power (gross)

63.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.86x4.33 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (net)

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63.8 kWReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Power (net)

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63.8 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 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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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.4 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

51.9 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

51.9 LReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

64.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2522 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2100 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic stabilizers and link endsReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Pressure

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191.0 barReference

Total flow

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64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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23.1 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

110.1 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

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Fuel

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76.1 LReference

Front axle

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8.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

5585 to 6615 poundsReference

2180 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

8.00-16Reference

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

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Industrial front

27x8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

387 cmReference

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4WD Length

380 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

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Height (cab)

247 cmReference

226 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

37 cmReference

2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

141 to 151 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

89 to 138 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2533 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2732 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2800 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3000 kgReference

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Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 280/70R18. Rear: 480/65R24Reference

Length

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350 cmReference

Height (hood)

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116 cmReference

Front tread

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103 cmReference

Kubota M8200 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery CCA

1000Reference

900 (cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

1,000Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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80 (optional)Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Country of manufacturer

Option 1: Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

2,522 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

247.4 cmReference

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Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

50 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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

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Variants

M8540

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utility chassisReference

M8540HDN

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narrow chassisReference

Kubota M8540HDN attachments

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.