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Kubota

M8540

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Kubota M8540.

84hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2007–2013

Production years

Kubota

Manufacturer

M8540 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2007 - 2013

M40 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Original price was $29,955 in 2011

Manufacturer: Kubota

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

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

Differential Lock: mechanical rear

Capacity

Rops Fuel: 23.8 gal90.1 L
Cab Fuel: 29.1 gal110.1 L
Hydraulic System: 14.25 gal53.9 L
Front Axle: 10 qts9.5 L

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Capacity: 14.25 gal53.9 L
Pressure: 2844 psi196.1 bar
Valves: 1 to 3
Pump Flow: 17 gpm64.3 lpm
Total Flow: 23.1 gpm87.4 lpm
Steering Flow: 6.1 gpm23.1 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: II
Rear Lift At Ends: 5510 lbs2499 kg
Rear Lift At Ends: 8600 lbsOptOptional3900 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm: 4630 lbs2100 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm: 7275 lbsOptOptional3299 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Rear Type: 540 (1.375)
Rear Type: 540/1000 OptOptional
Engine Rpm: 540@2205

Electrical

Ground: negative
Charging Amps: 45 ROPS
Charging Amps: 60 cab
Battery Cca: 900
Battery Volts: 12

M8540 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Kubota V3800-DI-T

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder 16-valve

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 230 ci3.8 L
Bore Stroke: 3.94x4.72 inches100 x 120 mm
Emissions: Tier III
Emission Control: EGR
Power Net: 84.6 hp63.1 kW
Air Cleaner: dual element dry
Rated Rpm: 2600
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 11.3 qts10.7 L
Coolant Capacity: 9.5 qts9.0 L
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel

M8540 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

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

Transmission: Synchro-Shuttle
Transmission Type: partially synchronized
Gears: 8 forward and reverse
Clutch: dry plate
Oil Capacity: 57 qts53.9 L

Transmission (Option 2)

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

Transmission: Hydraulic-Shuttle
Transmission Type: power shuttle
Gears: 8 forward and reverse
Clutch: wet discs
Oil Capacity: 57 qts53.9 L

Transmission (Option 3)

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

Transmission: Hydraulic-Shuttle
Transmission Type: power shuttle
Gears: 12 forward and reverse
Clutch: wet discs

Transmission Options

8-speed partially synchronized

8-speed power shuttle

12-speed power shuttle

M8540 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 148 in375 cm
Width: 78 in198 cm
Height (cab): 101 in256 cm
Height (ROPS): 97 in246 cm
Wheelbase: 88.6 in225 cm
Ground clearance: 18.3 in46 cm
Front tread: 59.8 in151 cm
Rear tread: 59.8 in151 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 88.6 inches225 cm
Weight: 5005 to 6065 pounds
Front Tire: 7.50-18
Rear Tire: 18.4-282WD

Serial Number Location

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

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag: Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-282WD
Standard Tires Ag: Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-284WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-342WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-302WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4R302WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 18.4-262WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R302WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-244WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-304WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 12.4-24. Rear:
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 16.9-34 . Rear:4WD
Optional Tires Ag: Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R304WD
Lawn Turf Rear: 18.4-262WD
Industrial Front: 12.5/80-184WD
Industrial Rear: 18.5L-244WD

M8540 / 05

Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Kubota M8540 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Walk around video of the Kubota M8540 Narrow model by David Lindley

Video by Tasmac

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