The Kubota M7040 has a hydrostatic transmission, with 8-speed transmission, a top forward speed of 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h), and reverse speed of 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Super UDT2 and oil capacity 46.4 qt (43.9 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / ranges8-speed transmission
Forward speed18.5 mph (29.8 km/h)
Transmission fluidSuper UDT2
Kubota M7040 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
8-speed transmission
Forward speed
18.5 mph (29.8 km/h)
Reverse speed
18.5 mph (29.8 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Super UDT2
Transmission oil capacity
46.4 qt (43.9 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
18.5 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
18.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
46.4 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota M7040 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
For the Kubota M7040, start with the transmission type: Hydrostatic. That tells you whether the tractor is more range/gear focused or easier stop-start driving focused
Gears and range note
For the Kubota M7040, read 8-speed transmission as the range/speed side of the transmission, not automatically as a manual gearbox count
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Kubota M7040 is listed as 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h) forward and 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Super UDT2 and the listed capacity is 46.4 qt (43.9 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota M7040 from Hydrostatic, 8-speed transmission, and 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota M7040 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Kubota M7040 have fixed gears?
The listed transmission detail is 8-speed transmission. If the tractor is hydrostatic, treat this as range/speed information rather than a normal manual gear count.
How fast does the Kubota M7040 go?
The Kubota M7040 is listed at 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h) forward and 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h) reverse.
How much transmission oil does the Kubota M7040 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 46.4 qt (43.9 L), and the captured fluid type is Super UDT2.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota M7040?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
