Compare/Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota M8580

Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota M8580

Verdict: Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota M8580

The Kubota M8540HDN and the Kubota M8580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8540HDN leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. Kubota M8580 is the lighter machine (3,799 kg vs 4,343 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M8540HDN is the newer design (2007 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota M8540HDN for outright pulling power, or the Kubota M8580 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

86 hp

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

Six synchronized gears in two ranges with mechanical shuttle. Clutch required to shift direction. The mechanical shuttle transmission was used on the M8580 when fitted with ROPS.Reference

Original price

$36,551 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M8540

utility chassisReference

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M8540HDN

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Emission control

EGRReference

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Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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104.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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109 x 125 mmReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

51.9 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

51.9 LReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

79.9 lpmReference

Total flow

64.7 lpmReference

112.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1905 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1500 kgReference

2634 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

76.1 LReference

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Front axle

8.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

244 cmReference

Weight

2180 kgReference

3799 kgReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

13.6-24Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

18.4-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

Length

350 cmReference

410 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

201 cmReference

Height (hood)

116 cmReference

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Height (cab)

226 cmReference

265 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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Front tread

103 cmReference

164 to 173 cmReference

Rear tread

89 to 138 cmReference

150 to 211 cmReference

Ground clearance

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61 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

Attachment overview

Kubota M8580 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.