Kubota M8540

The Kubota M8540 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is half-track tractor. Transmission: Hydraulic-Shuttle. Operating weight: 5005 to 6065 pounds.

Overview

	2007 - 2013 Utility tractor
2007 - 2013
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Kubota
Utility tractor
Original price was $29,955 in 2011

Variants
Power Krawler	half-track tractor
M8540DTN	narrow
M8540F	2WD ROPS sync-shuttle
M8540FC	2WD cab sync-shuttle
M8540DT	4WD ROPS sync-shuttle
M8540HD	4WD ROPS hyd-shuttle
M8540HD12	4WD ROPS 12-speed
M8540DTC	4WD cab sync-shuttle
M8540HDC	4WD cab hyd-shuttle
M8540HDC12	4WD cab 12-speed

Kubota M8540 Engine
Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Kubota M8540 Power
Engine (net)	84.6 hp 63.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	75 hp 55.9 kW

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning

Capacity
ROPS Fuel	23.8 gal 90.1 L
Cab Fuel	29.1 gal 110.1 L
Hydraulic system	14.25 gal 53.9 L
Front axle	10 qts 9.5 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	14.25 gal 53.9 L
Pressure	2844 psi 196.1 bar
Valves	1 to 3
Pump flow	17 gpm 64.3 lpm
Total flow	23.1 gpm 87.4 lpm
Steering flow	6.1 gpm 23.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear lift (at ends)	5510 lbs 2499 kg
	8600 lbsOptOptional 3900 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4630 lbs 2100 kg
	7275 lbsOptOptional 3299 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
	540/1000 OptOptional
Engine RPM	540@2205

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	88.6 inches 225 cm
Weight	5005 to 6065 pounds
Front tire	7.50-18
Rear tire	18.4-28 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	45 ROPS
	60 cab
Battery CCA	900
Battery volts	12

References
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 — 230 ci / 3.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Kubota V3800-DI-T
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	230 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.94x4.72 inches 100 x 120 mm
Emissions	Tier III
Emission control	EGR
Power (net)	84.6 hp 63.1 kW
Air cleaner	dual element dry
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	11.3 qts 10.7 L
Coolant capacity	9.5 qts 9.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed power shuttle
12-speed power shuttle

Transmission — Synchro-Shuttle

Transmission	Synchro-Shuttle
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Clutch	dry plate
Oil capacity	57 qts 53.9 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	57 qts 53.9 L
Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.

Transmission — Hydraulic-Shuttle

Transmission	Hydraulic-Shuttle
Type	power shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet discs
Six gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-6) are synchronized.

Dimensions

Kubota M8540 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-28 (2WD)
	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-28 (4WD)
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34 (2WD)
	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30 (2WD)
	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD)
	Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 18.4-26 (2WD)
	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30
	Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R30 (2WD)
	Front: 9.5-22. Rear: 16.9-24 (4WD)
	Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 (4WD)
	Front: 12.4-24. Rear:
	Front: 16.9-34 . Rear: (4WD)
	Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 (4WD)
Lawn/turf rear	18.4-26 (2WD)
Industrial front	12.5/80-18 (4WD)
Industrial rear	18.5L-24 (4WD)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	88.6 inches 225 cm
2WD Length	153 inches 388 cm
4WD Length	148 inches 375 cm
Width	78 inches 198 cm
Height (ROPS)	97 inches 246 cm
Height (cab)	101 inches 256 cm
Ground clearance	18.3 inches 46 cm
2WD Front tread	56.7 to 80.3 inches 144 to 203 cm
4WD Front tread	59.8 to 63.8 inches 151 to 162 cm
Rear tread	59.8 to 75.6 inches 151 to 192 cm

Kubota M8540 Weight
2WD ROPS	5005 lbs 2270 kg
4WD ROPS	5400 lbs 2449 kg
2WD Cab	5665 lbs 2569 kg
4WD Cab	6065 lbs 2751 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
Kubota LA1353 Height Position loader
Kubota LA1353 Power Position loader
Backhoe

Kubota M4011 Backhoe
Backhoe type	Kubota M4011 Backhoe

Photos

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