Compare/Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota M8560

Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota M8560

Verdict: Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota M8560

The Kubota M8540HDN and the Kubota M8560 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 86 hp. Kubota M8540HDN is the lighter machine (4,343 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 M8560 is the newer design (2013 vs 2007). 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

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Rated power

86 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

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

Original price

$36,551 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M8540

utility chassisReference

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M8540HDN

narrow chassisReference

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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

Engine

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Emission control

EGRReference

exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2600 (cab)Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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110.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Fuel system

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common rail direct injectionReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

wet discsReference

Transmission

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power shuttleReference

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

Wheel Drive

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2 WD | 4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

51.9 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

51.9 LReference

230 ciReference

Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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

3299 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

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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

Fuel

76.1 LReference

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Front axle

8.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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110.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

228.6 cmReference

Weight

2180 kgReference

5400 to 6680 poundsReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 280/70R18. Rear: 480/65R24Reference

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Length

350 cmReference

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Width

121 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (hood)

116 cmReference

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Height (cab)

226 cmReference

254 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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Front tread

103 cmReference

151 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

89 to 138 cmReference

151 to 192 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

2WD Length

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388 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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251 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

Kubota M8540HDN attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

80 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

900 (cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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 M8560 attachments

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

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85.5 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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76 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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251.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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254.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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198.1 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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47.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,639.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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

Rear wheel tread range

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59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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

Front Wheel tread range

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59.8 to 63.8 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AVAILABLEReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.