Kubota M6040
The Kubota M6040 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 203 ci 3.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 62 hp / 46.2 kW; Diesel (net): 63.5 hp / 47.4 kW. Transmission: Hydraulic-Shuttle. Operating weight: 1975 lbs 895 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 62 hp / 46.2 kW; Diesel (net): 63.5 hp / 47.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18.5 gal
70.0 L
Transmission
Hydraulic-Shuttle
Operating Weight
1975 lbs
895 kg
Overview
![]() | 2007 - 2013
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $23,623 in 2011 | |
Variants | |
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M6040HDN | narrow chassis |
M6040F | 2WD ROPS sync-shuttle |
M6040FC | 2WD cab sync-shuttle |
M6040DT | 4WD ROPS sync-shuttle |
M6040HD | 4WD ROPS hyd-shuttle |
M6040DTC | 4WD cab sync-shuttle |
M6040HDC | 4WD cab hyd-shuttle |
Kubota M6040 Engine | |
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Kubota 3.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota M6040 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 63.5 hp
47.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 56 hp (late)
41.8 kW |
55 hp (early)
41.0 kW | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning | |
Capacity | |
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ROPS Fuel | 18.5 gal
70.0 L |
Cab Fuel | 23.8 gal
90.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Front axle | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Pressure | 2770 psi
191.0 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Total flow | 17 gpm
64.3 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.1 gpm
23.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 4200 lbs
1905 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3307 lbs
1500 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2295 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (4WD ROPS)
204 cm |
82.1 inches (2WD ROPS)
208 cm | |
83.1 inches (4WD cab)
211 cm | |
84.4 inches (2WD cab)
214 cm | |
Weight | 4650 to 5445 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-28 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Cab Charging amps | 60 |
Battery CCA | 900 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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M6040/M7040/M8540/M9540 published in 2018, by Kubota | |
M5040/M6040/M7040/M8540/M9540 published in 2005, by Kubota | |
M6040/M7040/M8540/M9540 (3C043-9971-2) published in 2006 | |
New Product Guide M-Series Tractors published in 2005, by Kubota |
Engine
Engine Detail — 203 ci / 3.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V3307-DI |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 203 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.70x4.70 inches
94 x 119 mm |
Emissions | Tier II |
Power (net) | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dual element dry |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 203 ci / 3.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V3307-DI-T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 203 ci
3.3 L |
Emissions | Tier III |
Emission control | EGR |
Power (net) | 63.5 hp
47.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 6.6 qts
6.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
8-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — Synchro-Shuttle
Transmission | Synchro-Shuttle |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry plate |
Oil capacity | 42.4 qts
40.1 L |
Four gears with high and low ranges. Gears and forward-reverse shuttle shifting are synchronized. | |
Transmission — Hydraulic-Shuttle
Transmission | Hydraulic-Shuttle |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet discs |
Oil capacity | 42.4 qts
40.1 L |
Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized. | |
Dimensions
Kubota M6040 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28 (2WD) |
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD) | |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28 (2WD) |
Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-28 (2WD) | |
Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-28 (2WD) | |
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD) | |
Lawn/turf front | 29x12.5-15 (2WD) |
27x9.5-15 (2WD) | |
305R343 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 (2WD) |
16.9-24 (2WD) | |
570-648 | |
Industrial front | 12.5/80-18 (4WD) |
Industrial rear | 16.9-24 (4WD) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (4WD ROPS)
204 cm |
82.1 inches (2WD ROPS)
208 cm | |
83.1 inches (4WD cab)
211 cm | |
84.4 inches (2WD cab)
214 cm | |
Length | 142.7 inches (2WD cab)
362 cm |
140.4 inches (2WD ROPS)
356 cm | |
138.6 inches (4WD cab)
352 cm | |
135.6 inches (4WD ROPS)
344 cm | |
Width | 73 inches
185 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 96.9 inches
246 cm |
Height (cab) | 100.6 inches
255 cm |
Ground clearance | 16.5 inches
41 cm |
2WD Front tread | 55.9 to 71.7 inches
141 to 182 cm |
4WD Front tread | 55.9 to 59.8 inches
141 to 151 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 67.7 inches
132 to 171 cm |
Kubota M6040 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS | 4650 lbs
2109 kg |
4WD ROPS | 4785 lbs
2170 kg |
2WD cab | 5315 lbs
2410 kg |
4WD cab | 5445 lbs
2469 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Kubota LA1153 Height Position loader | |
Kubota LA1153 Power Position loader | |
Backhoe |
Kubota M4011 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota M4011 Backhoe |
Weight | 1975 lbs
895 kg |
Transport height | 108.5 inches
275 cm |
Digging depth | 133.2 inches
338 cm |
Reach from pivot | 173 inches
439 cm |
Loading height | 98 inches
248 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 6167 lbs
2797 kg |
Dipperstick force | 4160 lbs
1886 kg |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota M6040.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota M6040 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota M6040.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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