Kubota M8540 Specs – The Kubota M8540 is a utility tractor made by Kubota. Kubota M8540 has a 3.8L 4-cylinder diesel engine with a net power of 84.6 hp and a claimed PTO power of 75 horsepower.
The Kubota M8540 tractor has a hydraulic system with a capacity of 14.25 gallons and a pressure of 2844 psi. It has an 8-speed partially synchronized or 8-speed power shuttle transmission.
The tractor has a two- or 4-wheel drive and a mechanical rear differential lock. The ROPS fuel capacity is 23.8 gallons and the cab fuel capacity is 29.1 gallons.
The Kubota M8540 utility tractor has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 4629.8 lbs at 24 inches and a Cat II hitch type. The tractor has a ground clearance of 18.4 inches and a height of 8.4 feet.
The Kubota M8540 has several variants, including the M8540DTN, M8540DT, M8540HD, M8540HD12, M8540F, M8540FC, M8540DTC, and M8540HDC.
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Kubota M8540 Price
The original price was $29,955 in 2011
| Variants | |
| Power Krawler | half-track tractor |
| M8540DTN | narrow |
| M8540F | 2WD ROPS sync-shuttle |
| M8540FC | 2WD cab sync-shuttle |
| M8540DT | 4WD ROPS sync-shuttle |
| M8540HD | 4WD ROPS hyd-shuttle |
| M8540HD12 | 4WD ROPS 12-speed |
| M8540DTC | 4WD cab sync-shuttle |
| M8540HDC | 4WD cab hyd-shuttle |
| M8540HDC12 | 4WD cab 12-speed |
Kubota M8540 Specs
| Engine Detail | |
| Kubota V3800-DI-T | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 4-cylinder 16-valve | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 230 ci 3.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94×4.72 inches 100 x 120 mm |
| Emissions | Tier III |
| Emission control | EGR |
| Air cleaner | dual element dry |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 11.3 qts 10.7 L |
| Coolant capacity | 9.5 qts 9.0 L |
| Kubota M8540 Power | |
| Engine (net) | 84.6 hp 63.1 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 75 hp 55.9 kW |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Synchro-Shuttle |
| Type | partially synchronized |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
| Clutch | dry plate |
| Oil capacity | 57 qts 53.9 L |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydraulic-Shuttle |
| Type | power shuttle |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
| Clutch | wet discs |
| Oil capacity | 57 qts 53.9 L |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydraulic-Shuttle |
| Type | power shuttle |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
| Clutch | wet discs |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning | |
| Capacity | |
| ROPS Fuel | 23.8 gal 90.1 L |
| Cab Fuel | 29.1 gal 110.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 14.25 gal 53.9 L |
| Front axle | 10 qts 9.5 L |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Kubota M8540 Rear lift (at ends) | 5510 lbs 2499 kg |
| 8600 lbsOpt 3900 kg | |
| Kubota M8540 Rear lift (at 24″/610mm) | 4630 lbs 2100 kg |
| 7275 lbsOpt 3299 kg | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging amps | 45 ROPS |
| 60 cab | |
| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| 540/1000 Opt | |
| Engine RPM | 540@2205 |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 14.25 gal 53.9 L |
| Pressure | 2844 psi 196.1 bar |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Pump flow | 17 gpm 64.3 lpm |
| Total flow | 23.1 gpm 87.4 lpm |
| Steering flow | 6.1 gpm 23.1 lpm |
| Kubota M8540 Tires | |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-28 (2WD) |
| Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28 (4WD) | |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD) |
| Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD) | |
| Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD) | |
| Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 18.4-26 (2WD) | |
| Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30 | |
| Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD) | |
| Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-24 (4WD) | |
| Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD) | |
| Front: 12.4-24. Rear: | |
| Front: 16.9-34 . Rear: (4WD) | |
| Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD) | |
| Lawn/turf rear | 18.4-26 (2WD) |
| Industrial front | 12.5/80-18 (4WD) |
| Industrial rear | 18.5L-24 (4WD) |
| Kubota M8540 Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 88.6 inches 225 cm |
| 2WD Length | 153 inches 388 cm |
| 4WD Length | 148 inches 375 cm |
| Width | 78 inches 198 cm |
| Height (ROPS) | 97 inches 246 cm |
| Height (cab) | 101 inches 256 cm |
| Ground clearance | 18.3 inches 46 cm |
| 2WD Front tread | 56.7 to 80.3 inches 144 to 203 cm |
| 4WD Front tread | 59.8 to 63.8 inches 151 to 162 cm |
| Rear tread | 59.8 to 75.6 inches 151 to 192 cm |
| Kubota M8540 Weight | |
| 2WD ROPS | 5005 lbs 2270 kg |
| 4WD ROPS | 5400 lbs 2449 kg |
| 2WD Cab | 5665 lbs 2569 kg |
| 4WD Cab | 6065 lbs 2751 kg |
Kubota M8540 Attachments
| LA1353 Height Position Loader | |
|---|---|
| Lift Capacity | 2,866 lbs (full at 500mm) or 1300 kg |
| Dump Angle | 52° |
| Reach (Dumped) | 29.1 inches or 73 cm |
| Reach (Ground) | 87.9 inches or 223 cm |
| Rollback Angle | 40° |
| Height (at Pin) | 145.7 inches or 370 cm |
| Clearance (Dumped) | 110.6 inches or 280 cm |
| Raise Time | 4.6 seconds |
| Dump Time | 2.2 seconds |
| Lower Time | 3.1 seconds |
| Rollback Time | 2.6 seconds |
| Attachment | Two-Lever Quick Coupler |
| Bucket Width (72 inches) | 182 cm |
| Bucket Width (84 inches) | 213 cm |
| LA1353 Power Position Loader | |
|---|---|
| Lift Capacity | 2,977 lbs (full at 500mm) or 1350 kg |
| Dump Angle | 64° |
| Reach (Dumped) | 45.2 inches or 114 cm |
| Reach (Ground) | 87.9 inches or 223 cm |
| Rollback Angle | 40° |
| Height (at Pin) | 131.9 inches or 335 cm |
| Clearance (Dumped) | 94.7 inches or 240 cm |
| Raise Time | 4.6 seconds |
| Dump Time | 2.2 seconds |
| Lower Time | 3.1 seconds |
| Rollback Time | 2.6 seconds |
| Attachment | Two-Lever Quick Coupler |
| Bucket Width (72 inches) | 182 cm |
| Bucket Width (84 inches) | 213 cm |
| Kubota M4011 Backhoe | |
| Backhoe type | Kubota M4011 Backhoe |