Compare/Kubota M9540 Low Profile vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

Kubota M9540 Low Profile vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

Verdict: Kubota M9540 Low Profile vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

The Kubota M9540 Low Profile and the Kubota M96SHDM Mudder 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 7,981 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

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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

$53,380 (2011)Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Differential lock

front limited-slip (4WD)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M9540

utility chassisReference

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M9540HFL

2WDReference

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M9540HDL

4WDReference

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M96S

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row-crop chassisReference

Engine

Six speeds in two ranges with hydraulic shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (net)

70.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Power (net)

70.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.9 LReference

62.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

9.1 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinder 16-valveReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 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 with CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

62.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.9 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

53.9 LReference

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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

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196.1 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

90.1 LReference

174.9 LReference

Front axle

10.5 LReference

Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

242 cmReference

Weight

2410 kgReference

3700 kgReference

Front tire

27x9.5-15Reference

13.6-38Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24 (2WD)Reference

13.6-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.4R46. Rear: 12.4R46Reference

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

427 cmReference

Width

196 cmReference

202 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

168 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

76 cmReference

Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

182 to 202 cmReference

Rear tread

150 to 189 cmReference

186 to 205 cmReference

Height

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283 cmReference

Ground clearance

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69 cmReference

Kubota M9540 Low Profile attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

80 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Power

Max Power

95 hpReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Front axle clearance

41.4 cmReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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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.