Compare/Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota M8560

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota M8560

Verdict: Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota M8560

The Kubota M8540 Power Krawler and the Kubota M8560 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 5,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8560 is the newer design (2013 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Six synchronized gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

Original price

$53,523Reference

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Drive

half-trackReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M8540

wheeled tractorReference

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M8540HDNBPC

Power Krawler half-trackReference

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M8560HF

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2WD ROPS 8-speedReference

M8560HFC

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2WD Cab 8-speedReference

M8560HD

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4WD ROPS 8-speedReference

M8560HDC

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4WD Cab 8-speedReference

M8560HD12

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4WD ROPS 12-speedReference

M8560HDC12

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4WD Cab 12-speedReference

Engine

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

Ag front

280/70R18Reference

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Ag rear

300mm tracksReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

EGRReference

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2600 (cab)Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 120 mmReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

sync shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

wet discsReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Power Shuttle : 8 F and 8 R | Power Shuttle : 12 F and 12 RReference

Wheel Drive

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2 WD | 4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

40.1 LReference

230 ciReference

Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

64.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

3299 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

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ROPS Pump flow

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60.2 lpmReference

Cab Pump flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic lower link endsReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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110.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

228.6 cmReference

Weight

2950 kgReference

5400 to 6680 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Length

351 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (cab)

233 cmReference

254 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Front tread

109 cmReference

151 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

106 cmReference

151 to 192 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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388 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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251 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

80 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Optional Charging amps

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100Reference

Kubota M8560 attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

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85.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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76 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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251.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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198.1 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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47.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,639.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD) | Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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Front: 7.50-18. (2WD) | Front: 11.2-24(4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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59.8 to 63.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AVAILABLEReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.