The Kubota M8580 has a power shuttle transmission, with 8 forward / 8 reverse. Service details captured: fluid Kubota Super UDT.
Transmission typePower shuttle
Gears / ranges8 forward / 8 reverse
Transmission fluidKubota Super UDT
Kubota M8580 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Power shuttle
Gears / ranges / speeds
8 forward / 8 reverse
Forward gears
8
Reverse gears
8
Transmission control
Power shuttle
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota Super UDT
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward gear count comparison
This model
8 gears
Average
8 gears
Low
2 gears
High
24 gears
Kubota M8580 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota M8580, the clean captured type is Power shuttle
Gears and range note
The captured gear/speed setup is 8 forward / 8 reverse. Use it with top speed before judging the transmission
Transmission control note
The Kubota M8580’s control setup is listed as Power shuttle. Control feel can matter as much as raw speed for everyday use
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid type is Kubota Super UDT. The oil capacity was not cleanly captured in this row
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota M8580 from Power shuttle and 8 forward / 8 reverse, not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
Source summary
type: Power shuttle; gears/speeds: 8 forward / 8 reverse; fluid: Kubota Super UDT
Kubota M8580 Transmission FAQ
Is the Kubota M8580 hydrostatic or gear drive?
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota M8580 is Power shuttle. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Kubota M8580 have fixed gears?
The listed transmission detail is 8 forward / 8 reverse. If the tractor is hydrostatic, treat this as range/speed information rather than a normal manual gear count.
Are the Kubota M8580 forward and reverse speeds listed?
This row does not show clean forward/reverse speed values. Check the operator manual or official spec sheet for exact travel speed.
Is the Kubota M8580 transmission fluid listed?
Yes, the captured fluid type is Kubota Super UDT. Confirm the capacity in the operator manual before servicing.
What transmission control does the Kubota M8580 use?
The captured transmission control detail is Power shuttle. That affects operator feel during mowing, loader work and repeated direction changes.
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.
