Compare/Kubota M8540 vs Kubota M85D

Kubota M8540 vs Kubota M85D

Verdict: Kubota M8540 vs Kubota M85D

The Kubota M8540 and the Kubota M85D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8540 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 84 hp. Kubota M85D is the lighter machine (3,289 kg vs 5,005 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M85D holds more fuel (190.0 L vs 110.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M8540 is the newer design (2007 vs 2005). In short: choose the Kubota M8540 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M85D 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

85 hp

84 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

Optional creeper adds an additional 8-speed range to the standard transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Power Krawler

half-track tractorReference

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Engine (net)

63.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Emission control

EGRReference

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Power (net)

63.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual element dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier III | EGRReference

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Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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62.5 kWReference

Power

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62.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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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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Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

53.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

creeperReference

Capacity

53.9 LReference

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Pressure

196.1 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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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

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2205Reference

1000@2389Reference

Control

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position and electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift

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3900 kgReference

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

190.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

5005 to 6065 poundsReference

3289 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

13.9-36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference

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

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4WD Length

375 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

196 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

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Ground clearance

46 cmReference

43 cmReference

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

132 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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Length

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405 cmReference

Height

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264 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 151 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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Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

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Power

Max Power

84.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

75 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,205 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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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

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Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (17 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,900.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

256.5 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

246.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

388.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,449.4 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50-18Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.