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Kubota M8540

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farm2007 - 2013Ended

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May 9, 2026

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Engine power84.6 hp
PTO power75 hp
Weight5005 - 6065 lbs
Displacement230.00 ci / 3.800 L
Transmissionpartially synchronized

Overview

Manufacturer: Kubota

Model: M8540

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Utility tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 2007 - 2013

Built in: Not available

Model Specs

Weight range: 5005 - 6065 lbs

Fuel tank: Not available / Not available

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 84.6 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 4

Displacement: 230.00 ci / 3.800 L

Torque: Not available / Not available

Torque RPM: Not available

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: Not available

Width: 198 cm

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): 246 cm

Height (cab): 256 cm

Wheelbase: 225 cm

Ground clearance: 46 cm

Front tire: 7.50-18

Rear tire: 18.4-28

Transmission

Type: partially synchronized

Name: Synchro-Shuttle

Gears: 8 forward and reverse

Forward gears: 8

Reverse gears: 8

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: 75 hp / 55.9 kW

Rear PTO type: independent

Rear PTO clutch: Not available

Rear PTO shaft: 540/1000

Rear PTO RPM: 540@2205

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: Not available

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hitch

Rear type: II

Rear lift: 4630 lbs / 2100 kg

Front hitch: Not available

Front lift: Not available / Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 17 gpm / 64.3 lpm

Total flow: 23.1 gpm / 87.4 lpm

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: type: open center; pressure: 2844 psi | 196.1 bar; pump flow: 17 gpm | 64.3 lpm; total flow: 23.1 gpm | 87.4 lpm; steering flow: 6.1 gpm | 23.1 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: 2WD or 4WD

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: mechanical rear

Steering: Power steering

Brakes: Hydraulic wet disc brakes

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

Electrical

Ground: negative

Charging system: Not available

Charging amps: 45 A

Battery volts: 12 V

Attachments (3)

Kubota M4011 Backhoe — Kubota M4011 Backhoe

loader — LA1353 Height Position Loader — loader

Bucket width: 72 in / 182 cm

Dump angle: 2.2 °

Rollback angle: 2.6 °

Reach dumped: 29.1 in / 73 cm

Reach at ground: 87.9 in / 223 cm

Height (pin): 145.7 in / 370 cm

Clearance dumped: 110.6 in / 280 cm

loader — LA1353 Power Position Loader — loader

Bucket width: 72 in / 182 cm

Dump angle: 2.2 °

Rollback angle: 2.6 °

Reach dumped: 45.2 in / 114 cm

Reach at ground: 87.9 in / 223 cm

Height (pin): 131.9 in / 335 cm

Clearance dumped: 94.7 in / 240 cm