Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 2007 - 2013 |
| Series | M40 Series |
| Equipment type | Utility tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Equipment type | Utility tractor |
| Original price | 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 | |
| Engine | Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Kubota M8540 Transmissions | |
| Transmission | 8-speed partially synchronized 8-speed power shuttle 12-speed power shuttle |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Kubota M8540 Power | |
| Engine (net) | 84.6 hp 63.1 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 75 hp 55.9 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | 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 lbs (optional) 3900 kg |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4630 lbs 2100 kg 7275 lbs (optional) 3299 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 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) |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| Kubota M8540 attachments | |
| Attachment | front-end loader backhoe |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| M8540 Serial Number Location | |
| 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 |
| References | |
| Publication | 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 |
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