Compare/Kubota M9540 vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

Kubota M9540 vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

Verdict: Kubota M9540 vs Kubota M96SHDM Mudder

The Kubota M9540 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 is the lighter machine (5,095 kg vs 7,981 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M96SHDM Mudder 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

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$32,160 (2011)Reference

$53,380 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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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M96S

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row-crop chassisReference

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 elementReference

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

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier III | EGRReference

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Bore and stroke

3.94x4.72 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

Swing Shift with CreeperReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discsReference

wet discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

62.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.9 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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)

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

10.5 LReference

Fuel tank

110.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

11.3 qtsReference

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Fuel

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174.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

242 cmReference

Weight

5095 to 6175 poundsReference

3700 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

13.6-38Reference

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

202 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

186 to 205 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R46. Rear: 12.4R46Reference

Length

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427 cmReference

Height

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283 cmReference

Ground clearance

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69 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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76 cmReference

Front tread

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182 to 202 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

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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80 (optional)Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota M4011 BackhoeReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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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

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PTO

PTO Power

84 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,205Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

23.1 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.1 gpm (17 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,900.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

259.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

388.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

198.1 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

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

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Overall weight

2,800.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

7.50-18Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.