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Kubota M8540

Name: Kubota M8540
Brand: Kubota

Kubota M8540 — M40 Series · 85 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Kubota M8540 is a tractor model with a rated output of 85 hp, placing it in the middle of its class in terms of power. It was manufactured between 2007 and 2013. The tractor is powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which transmits power through a 12-speed gearbox to all four wheels. The listed operating weight ranges from 5005 to 6065 pounds, with an intended application for areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

85 hp

Max power

84.6 hp

Weight

5005 to 6065 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

151 rows

Recorded power

85 hp

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

2007-2013

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerKubotaReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price was $29,955 in 2011Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioningReference

Engine

Power Krawlerhalf-track tractorReference

Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (net)63.1 kWReference

Kubota V3800-DI-TReference

turbocharged dieselReference

4-cylinder 16-valveReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 120 mmReference

EmissionsTier IIIReference

Emission controlEGRReference

Power (net)63.1 kWReference

Air cleanerdual element dryReference

Rated RPM2600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity10.7 LReference

Coolant capacity9.0 LReference

Fuel TypedieselReference

No of Cylinders4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,600 RPMReference

Emissions complianceTier III | EGRReference

Bore and stroke3.94x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Variants

M8540DTNnarrowReference

M8540F2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M8540FC2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M8540DT4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M8540HD4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

M8540HD124WD ROPS 12-speedReference

M8540DTC4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M8540HDC4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

M8540HDC124WD cab 12-speedReference

Transmission

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

8-speed power shuttleReference

12-speed power shuttleReference

TransmissionSynchro-ShuttleReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

Clutchdry plateReference

Oil capacity53.9 LReference

Four gears with high and low ranges. Gears and forward-reverse shuttle shifting are synchronized.Reference

TransmissionHydraulic-ShuttleReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Clutchwet discsReference

Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.Reference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Six gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-6) are synchronized.Reference

Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)55.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system53.9 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity53.9 LReference

Pressure196.1 barReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Pump flow64.3 lpmReference

Total flow87.4 lpmReference

Steering flow23.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)2499 kgReference

Rear lift (at ends)3900 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2100 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3299 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@2205Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel90.1 LReference

Cab Fuel110.1 LReference

Front axle9.5 LReference

Fuel tank110.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume11.3 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase225 cmReference

Weight5005 to 6065 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-18Reference

Rear tire18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)Front: 12.4-24. Rear:Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 16.9-34 . Rear: (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear18.4-26 (2WD)Reference

Industrial front12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear18.5L-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length388 cmReference

4WD Length375 cmReference

Width198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)246 cmReference

Height (cab)256 cmReference

Ground clearance46 cmReference

2WD Front tread144 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread151 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread151 to 192 cmReference

2WD ROPS2270 kgReference

4WD ROPS2449 kgReference

2WD Cab2569 kgReference

4WD Cab2751 kgReference

Kubota M8540 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

M8540 Serial Number Location

Serial number decal on the left side of the M8540 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging amps45 ROPSReference

Charging amps60 cabReference

Battery CCA900Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Total cold cranking amps900 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Kubota LA1353 Height Position loaderReference

Kubota LA1353 Power Position loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Backhoe typeKubota M4011 BackhoeReference

General

Make & ModelKubotaReference

Rollover protective structureTwo-post folding ROPS with optional canopy.Reference

Power

Max Power84.6 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power75 hpReference

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed540@2,205 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesHydraulic wet discReference

Steering typePower steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)23.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference

Maximum operating pressure2,844 psiReference

Remote Valves1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow6.1 gpm (17 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity3,900.9 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab256.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS246.4 cmReference

Overall Length388.6 cmReference

Overall Width198.1 cmReference

Overall weight2,449.4 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type18.4-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range59.8 to 75.6 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type7.50-18Reference

Front Wheel tread range56.7 to 80.3 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Seat SuspensionTRUEReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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