Compare/Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota SMZ875

Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota SMZ875

Verdict: Kubota M8540HDN vs Kubota SMZ875

The Kubota M8540HDN and the Kubota SMZ875 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 86 hp. Kubota SMZ875 is the lighter machine (3,250 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 SMZ875 is the newer design (2011 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

86 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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Variants

M8540

utility chassisReference

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M8540HDN

narrow chassisReference

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SMZ875

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utilityReference

SMZ875-PC

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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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104.8 LReference

Engine

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64.0 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 120 mmReference

Power

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64.0 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

Rear lift

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3299 kgReference

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

3250 kgReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

11.2-24Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

350 cmReference

395 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

194 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

133 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

89 to 138 cmReference

131 to 199 cmReference

Ground clearance

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47 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.