Compare/Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC

Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC

Verdict: Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota SMZ85-HPC

The Kubota M8540HDN and the Kubota SMZ85-HPC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota M8540HDN leads on rated power with 86 hp against 84 hp. Kubota SMZ85-HPC is the lighter machine (3,420 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 2006). In short: choose the Kubota M8540HDN 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

86 hp

84 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four synchronized gears in two ranges.Reference

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

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half-trackReference

Variants

M8540

utility chassisReference

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M8540HDN

narrow chassisReference

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SMZ85

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utilityReference

SMZ85-HPC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

Emission control

EGRReference

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Power (net)

63.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

51.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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90.1 LReference

Engine

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62.5 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 120 mmReference

Power

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62.5 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

51.9 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

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Capacity

51.9 LReference

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Pressure

191.0 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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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

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

1170@2600Reference

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

225 cmReference

Weight

2180 kgReference

3420 kgReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

7.5-24Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

350 cmReference

379 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height (hood)

116 cmReference

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Height (cab)

226 cmReference

258 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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Front tread

103 cmReference

152 cmReference

Rear tread

89 to 138 cmReference

132 cmReference

Ag front

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320/60-26Reference

Ag rear

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280mm trackReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Kubota M8540HDN attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

80 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

900 (cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

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.