Compare/Kubota M8540 vs Kubota SMZ85

Kubota M8540 vs Kubota SMZ85

Verdict: Kubota M8540 vs Kubota SMZ85

The Kubota M8540 and the Kubota SMZ85 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 SMZ85 is the lighter machine (2,919 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 M8540 holds more fuel (110.2 L vs 104.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M8540 is the newer design (2007 vs 2006). In short: choose the Kubota M8540 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota SMZ85 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

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

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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

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Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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62.5 kWReference

Power

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62.5 kWReference

Starter type

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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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SMZ85

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utilityReference

SMZ85-HPC

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half-trackReference

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

forward and reverse options

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24F and 24RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

53.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

53.9 LReference

230 ciReference

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

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2205Reference

1170@2600Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

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

104.8 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

Weight

5005 to 6065 poundsReference

2919 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

12.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-38Reference

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

182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

254 cmReference

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

119 to 189 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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379 cmReference

Front tread

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133 to 151 cmReference

Kubota M8540 attachments

M8540 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

60 cabReference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

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Power

Max Power

84.6 hpReference

83.8 hpReference

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

1,170@2,600 RPMReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

Power steeringReference

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

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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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Capacity Valves

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16 valveReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

256.5 cmReference

254.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

246.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

388.6 cmReference

380 cmReference

Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

182.6 cmReference

Overall weight

2,449.4 kgReference

2,919.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4-28Reference

12.4-38Reference

Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

47.2 to 74.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

7.50-18Reference

9.5-24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

52.4 to 59.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Cab standard.Reference

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.