Production | |
Manufacturer: | Kubota |
Type: | Utility tractor |
Original price: | $29,955 (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 Power | |
Engine: | 85.5 hp 63.8 kW |
PTO (claimed): | 76 hp 56.7 kW |
Kubota M8540 Engine | |
Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
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Mechanical | |
Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
Differential lock: | rear standard |
Steering: | hydrostatic power steering |
Brakes: | hydraulic wet disc |
Cab: | Two-post folding ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning |
Transmissions: | 8-speed partially synchronized |
8-speed power shuttle | |
12-speed power shuttle | |
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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 lbs 3900 kg *Optional | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): | 4630 lbs 2100 kg |
7275 lbs 3299 kg *Optional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO: | independent |
Rear RPM: | 540 (1.375) |
540/1000*Optional | |
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) |
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Kubota M8540 attachments | |
front-end loader | |
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M8540 Serial Numbers | |
Location: | Serial number decal on the left side of the M8540 tractor frame, above the front axle. |
Electrical | |
Ground: | negative |
Charging amps: | 45 ROPS |
60 cab | |
Battery CCA: | 900 |
Battery volts: | 12 |
Page information | |
Last update: | October 14, 2020 |
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