Compare/Kubota M8540 vs Kubota M8560

Kubota M8540 vs Kubota M8560

Verdict: Kubota M8540 vs Kubota M8560

The Kubota M8540 and the Kubota M8560 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8560 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. Kubota M8540 is the lighter machine (5,005 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 M8540 holds more fuel (110.2 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M8560 is the newer design (2013 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kubota M8560 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8540 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Power Krawler

half-track tractorReference

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Engine (net)

63.1 kWReference

63.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

EGRReference

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Power (net)

63.1 kWReference

63.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual element dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2600 (cab)Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier III | EGRReference

Interim Tier IV | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Variants

M8540DTN

narrowReference

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M8540F

2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M8540FC

2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M8540DT

4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M8540HD

4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

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M8540HD12

4WD ROPS 12-speedReference

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M8540DTC

4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M8540HDC

4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

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M8540HDC12

4WD cab 12-speedReference

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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

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2 WD | 4 WDReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

Capacity

53.9 LReference

230 ciReference

Pressure

196.1 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

87.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

3900 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3299 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2205Reference

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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

ROPS Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

110.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

110.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

228.6 cmReference

Weight

5005 to 6065 poundsReference

5400 to 6680 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28 (4WD)Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

18.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

388 cmReference

4WD Length

375 cmReference

Width

198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

251 cmReference

Height (cab)

256 cmReference

254 cmReference

Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2270 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2449 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2569 kgReference

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4WD Cab

2751 kgReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 162 cmReference

Kubota M8540 attachments

M8540 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

60 cabReference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Optional Charging amps

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100Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Power

Max Power

84.6 hpReference

85.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

75 hpReference

76 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,205 RPMReference

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Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

Power steeringReference

Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

23.1 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,844 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (17 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,900.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

256.5 cmReference

254.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

246.4 cmReference

251.5 cmReference

Overall Length

388.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

Overall weight

2,449.4 kgReference

2,639.9 kgReference

Front axle clearance

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47.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4-28Reference

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

Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

7.50-18Reference

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

Front Wheel tread range

56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

59.8 to 63.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

AVAILABLEReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

Kubota M8560 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.