Compare/Kubota M9540 Low Profile vs Kubota M96S

Kubota M9540 Low Profile vs Kubota M96S

Verdict: Kubota M9540 Low Profile vs Kubota M96S

The Kubota M9540 Low Profile and the Kubota M96S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 95 hp. Kubota M9540 Low Profile is the lighter machine (4,895 kg vs 6,261 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M96S holds more fuel (174.9 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Original price

$33,847 (2011)Reference

$31,673 (2011)Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Differential lock

front limited-slip (4WD)Reference

mechanical rear or front-and-rear (4WD) (2WD)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M9540

utility chassisReference

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M9540HFL

2WDReference

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M9540HDL

4WDReference

—

M96SH

—

2WD ROPS 16-speedReference

M96SDS

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4WD ROPS 32-speedReference

M96SDSC

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4WD cab 32-speedReference

M96SHDM

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mudderReference

Engine

Six speeds in two ranges with hydraulic shuttle.Reference

Dual Speed adds a push-button power shift at each gear in the basic Swing Shift transmission.Reference

Engine (net)

70.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Power (net)

70.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual dry elementsReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.9 LReference

62.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

9.1 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4-cylinder 16-valveReference

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier III | EGRReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

48 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

forward and reverse options

12 forward and reverseReference

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Transmission

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Swing Shift Plus with creeperReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

62.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.9 LReference

62.8 LReference

Type

open centerReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

53.9 LReference

62.8 LReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

65.1 lpmReference

Total flow

87.4 lpmReference

110.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

23.1 lpmReference

45.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2522 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3200 kgReference

3397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2205Reference

Pressure

—

196.1 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

90.1 LReference

174.9 LReference

Front axle

10.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

174.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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11.3 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

2410 kgReference

6261 to 8025 poundsReference

Front tire

27x9.5-15Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24 (2WD)Reference

18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.5/80-18. Rear: 16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

19.5L-24 (2WD)Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

19.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

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Length

375 cmReference

414 cmReference

Width

196 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

168 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

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Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

150 to 189 cmReference

170 to 205 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

—

38 cmReference

Kubota M9540 Low Profile attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

80 (optional)Reference

60 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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900 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Power

Max Power

95 hpReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Capacity Valves

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16 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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29.3 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,844 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow

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12.1 gpm (17.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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2,522 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Front axle clearance

41.4 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

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261.6 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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264.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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414 cmReference

Overall Width

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236.2 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

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38.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,839.9 kgReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

Brakes

—

hydraulic wet discReference

Kubota M96S attachments

Kubota M96S Height

ROPS

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200 cmReference

Cab

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264 cmReference

PTO

PTO Power

—

84 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,205 RPMReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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67.7 to 79.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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10.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

—

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.