Compare/Kubota M8540 vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC

Kubota M8540 vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC

Verdict: Kubota M8540 vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC

The Kubota M8540 and the Kubota SMZ85-HPC 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-HPC is the lighter machine (3,420 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 90.1 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-HPC 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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Drive

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half-trackReference

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

90.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

Weight

5005 to 6065 poundsReference

3420 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.5-24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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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

160 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

246 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

258 cmReference

Ground clearance

46 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 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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Ag front

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320/60-26Reference

Ag rear

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280mm trackReference

Length

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379 cmReference

Front tread

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152 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

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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.