Compare/Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota SMZ875-PC

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota SMZ875-PC

Verdict: Kubota M8540 Power Krawler vs Kubota SMZ875-PC

The Kubota M8540 Power Krawler and the Kubota SMZ875-PC 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 3,539 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota SMZ875-PC is the newer design (2011 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Original price

$53,523Reference

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Drive

half-trackReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M8540

wheeled tractorReference

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M8540HDNBPC

Power Krawler half-trackReference

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SMZ875

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utilityReference

SMZ875-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Ag front

280/70R18Reference

320/60-26Reference

Ag rear

300mm tracksReference

280mm trackReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Emission control

EGRReference

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Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

40.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Engine

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64.0 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 120 mmReference

Power

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64.0 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

sync shuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

40.1 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

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Capacity

40.1 LReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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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

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

1170@2600Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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3299 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Front axle

8.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

215 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

2950 kgReference

3539 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

Length

351 cmReference

395 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height (cab)

233 cmReference

258 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Front tread

109 cmReference

152 cmReference

Rear tread

106 cmReference

132 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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.