Compare/Kubota M9540 vs Kubota M96S

Kubota M9540 vs Kubota M96S

Verdict: Kubota M9540 vs Kubota M96S

The Kubota M9540 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 is the lighter machine (5,095 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 110.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M96S is the newer design (2007 vs 2006). 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

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

The 24-speed transmission adds Dual Speed to the 12-speed hydraulic shuttle. Push-button power shift between the Dual Speed high and low. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. The gears (1-6) are synchronized for on-the-move shifting with the clutch.Reference

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

Original price

$32,160 (2011)Reference

$31,673 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

M9540F

2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M9540FC

2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M9540DT

4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

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M9540HD

4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

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M9540HD12

4WD ROPS 12-speedReference

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M9540DTC

4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

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M9540HDC

4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

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M9540HDC12

4WD cab 12-speedReference

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M9540HDC24

4WD cab 24-speedReference

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M9540HFL

2WD low-profileReference

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M9450HDL

4WD low-profileReference

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M96SH

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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

Engine (net)

70.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Emission control

EGRReference

Power (net)

70.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual element dryReference

dual dry elementsReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.9 LReference

62.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

9.1 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier III | EGRReference

Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

Swing Shift Plus with creeperReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

48 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

wet discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

62.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.9 LReference

62.8 LReference

Type

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)

3900 kgReference

2522 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3299 kgReference

3397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2205Reference

Pressure

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196.1 barReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

90.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

110.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

110.2 LReference

174.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

Fuel

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174.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

5095 to 6175 poundsReference

6261 to 8025 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

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2WD Lawn/turf rear

18.4-26Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12.5/80-18Reference

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4WD Industrial rear

19.5L-24Reference

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2WD Length

388 cmReference

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4WD Length

375 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

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Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

151 to 162 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 192 cmReference

170 to 205 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

Length

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414 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 162 cmReference

Kubota M9540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

80Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

900 CCAReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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60 (cab)Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

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Power

Max Power

95 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

84 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,205Reference

540@2,205 RPMReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

Power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

23.1 gpmReference

29.3 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (17 gpm)Reference

12.1 gpm (17.2 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,900.9 kgReference

2,522 kgReference

Capacity Valves

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16 ValvesReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,844 psiReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

259.1 cmReference

264.2 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

248.9 cmReference

261.6 cmReference

Overall Length

388.6 cmReference

414 cmReference

Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

236.2 cmReference

Front axle clearance

Option 1: 20.4 inches\\nOption 2: 19.7 inchesReference

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Overall weight

2,800.9 kgReference

2,839.9 kgReference

Drawbar clearance

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38.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4-28Reference

18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

67.7 to 79.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

7.50-18Reference

10.00-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

Kubota M96S attachments

Kubota M96S Height

ROPS

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200 cmReference

Cab

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264 cmReference

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.