The Kubota M8540 specifications include production from 2007 – 2013, PTO power rated at 75 hp (55.9 kW), a partially synchronized or power shuttle transmission, and a listed weight of 5,005 to 6,065 lbs.
Kubota M8540 key specifications
| Production years |
2007 – 2013 |
| Horsepower |
84 hp |
| Engine power |
84.6 hp (63.1 kW) |
| PTO power |
75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Displacement |
230 cu in (3.8 L) |
| Transmission |
partially synchronized or power shuttle |
| Weight |
5,005 to 6,065 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
Kubota M8540 Kubota model comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values among Kubota models in this database.
PTO power75 hp
Low 8 hpAverage 50.5 hpHigh 159 hp
Displacement3.8 L
Low 0.5 LAverage 2.4 LHigh 6.7 L
Fuel capacity29.1 gal
Low 2.1 galAverage 17.3 galHigh 99 gal
Maximum listed weight6,065 lbs
Low 528 lbsAverage 3,997.4 lbsHigh 19,510 lbs
Wheelbase88.6 in
Low 43.5 inAverage 69.9 inHigh 114 in
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Kubota M8540 capacity chart
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Maximum fuel capacity110.1 L
Kubota M8540 dimensions chart
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
3.94 × 4.72 inches (100 × 120 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,600 |
| Air cleaner |
dual element dry |
| Oil capacity |
11.3 qt (10.7 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
9.5 qt (9.0 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
| Emissions |
Tier III |
| Emission control |
EGR |
Transmission options
| Gear options |
8 forward and reverse or 12 forward and reverse |
| Clutch |
dry plate or wet discs |
| Oil capacity |
57 qt (53.9 L) |
PTO and hitch
| Rear hitch category |
Category II |
| Rear lift (at ends) |
5,510 lbs (2,499 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) |
4,630 lbs (2,100 kg) |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
| PTO engine speed |
540 PTO rpm at 2,205 engine rpm |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic capacity |
14.25 gal (53.9 L) |
| Hydraulic type |
open center |
| Hydraulic pressure |
2,844 psi (196.1 bar) |
| Valves |
1 to 3 |
| Pump flow |
17 gpm (64.3 L/min) |
| Total flow |
23.1 gpm (87.4 L/min) |
| Steering flow |
6.1 gpm (23.1 L/min) |
Capacities
| ROPS fuel capacity |
23.8 gal (90.1 L) |
| Cab fuel capacity |
29.1 gal (110.1 L) |
Mechanical specifications
| Differential lock |
mechanical rear |
| Front axle type |
10 qt (9.5 L) |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Charging amps |
45 ROPS |
| Battery CCA |
900 |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range |
5,005 to 6,065 lbs |
| Width |
78 inches (198 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
18.3 inches (46 cm) |
| ROPS height |
97 inches (246 cm) |
| Cab height |
101 inches (256 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Rear tread |
59.8 to 75.6 inches (151 to 192 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) |
Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-28 (2WD) |
| Optional tires (ag) |
Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD) |
| Lawn/turf rear tire |
18.4-26 (2WD) |
| Industrial front tire |
12.5/80-18 (4WD) |
| Industrial rear tire |
18.5L-24 (4WD) |
Attachments
| Backhoe type |
Kubota M4011 Backhoe |
| Raise time |
4.6 seconds |
| dump |
2.2s |
| Lowering time |
3.1 seconds |
| Rollback time |
2.6 seconds |
| Bucket width |
72 or 84 inches (182 or 213 cm) |
Other specifications
| Power Krawler |
half-track tractor |
Note: Comparison values are calculated from Kubota models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the official Kubota website or the tractor’s operator manual.
