Compare/Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota M8580

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota M8580

Verdict: Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota M8580

The Kubota M8540 Power Krawler and the Kubota M8580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8540 Power Krawler leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. Kubota M8540 Power Krawler is the lighter machine (2,950 kg vs 3,799 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8540 Power Krawler is the newer design (2008 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota M8540 Power Krawler for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8580 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 hp

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Six synchronized gears in two ranges with mechanical shuttle. Clutch required to shift direction. The mechanical shuttle transmission was used on the M8580 when fitted with ROPS.Reference

Original price

$53,523Reference

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Drive

half-trackReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M8540

wheeled tractorReference

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M8540HDNBPC

Power Krawler half-trackReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Ag front

280/70R18Reference

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Ag rear

300mm tracksReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Emission control

EGRReference

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Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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109 x 125 mmReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

sync shuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

40.1 LReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

79.9 lpmReference

Total flow

64.7 lpmReference

112.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

2634 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

244 cmReference

Weight

2950 kgReference

3799 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

13.6-24Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

18.4-34Reference

Length

351 cmReference

410 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

201 cmReference

Height (cab)

233 cmReference

265 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Front tread

109 cmReference

164 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

106 cmReference

150 to 211 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

Ground clearance

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61 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

Kubota M8580 attachments

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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.