M8540 by Kubota

2007 - 2013

2007 - 2013 Utility tractor

Series:

Series:M7040 ← M8540 → M9540M8560 ↓

2007 - 2013

2007 - 2013
Model year 2007-20092010-2013
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:M6040 ← M7040 → M8540
M7060 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Kubota
Type:Utility tractor

Variants

Variants
M7040SU:economy model
M7040HDN:narrow chassis
M7040F:2WD ROPS sync-shuttle
M7040FC:2WD cab sync-shuttle
M7040DT:4WD ROPS sync-shuttle
M7040HD:4WD ROPS hyd-shuttle
M7040DTC:4WD cab sync-shuttle
M7040HDC:4WD cab hyd-shuttle

Kubota M7040 Power

Kubota M7040 Power
Engine (net):67 hp
50.0 kW
PTO (claimed):62 hp
46.2 kW

Kubota M7040 Engine

Kubota M7040 Engine
Kubota 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:rear standard
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:wet disc
Cab:Two-post ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning
Transmissions:8-speed partially synchronized
 8-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
ROPS, 29.1 Cab} Fuel:18.5 gal
70.0 L
Hydraulic system:10.6 gal
40.1 L
Front axle:8.5 qts
8.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:open center
Capacity:10.6 gal
40.1 L
Pressure:2770 psi
191.0 bar
Valves:1 to 3
Pump flow:11 gpm
41.6 lpm
Total flow:17.2 gpm
65.1 lpm
Steering flow:6.1 gpm
23.1 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:II
Rear lift (at ends):4,200 lbs
1905 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):3,307 lbs
1500 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:540@2295

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:80.7 inches
204 cm (4WD ROPS)
 82.1 inches
208 cm (2WD ROPS)
 83.1 inches
211 cm (4WD cab)
 84.4 inches
214 cm (2WD cab)
Weight:4675 to 5470 pounds
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:16.9-30 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Kubota M7040 attachments

Kubota M7040 attachments
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:45 (ROPS)
 60 (cab)
 80 (optional)
Battery CCA:900
Battery volts:12

Production

Production Manufacturer:Kubota
Type:Utility tractor
Original price:$29,955 (2011 )

Variants

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

2008 - ????

2008 - ????

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Kubota
Original price:$53,523

Variants

Variants
M8540:wheeled tractor
M8540HDNBPC:Power Krawler half-track

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler Power

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler Power
Engine (net):85.5 hp
63.8 kW
PTO (claimed):76 hp
56.7 kW

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler Engine

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

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:half-track
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:mechanical wet disc
Cab:Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional radio/CD-player.
Transmission:8-speed
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:18.5 gal
70.0 L
Hydraulic system:10.6 gal
40.1 L
Front axle:8.5 qts
8.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:open center
Capacity:10.6 gal
40.1 L
Pressure:2770 psi
191.0 bar
Valves:1 to 3
Pump flow:11 gpm
41.6 lpm
Total flow:17.1 gpm
64.7 lpm
Steering flow:6.1 gpm
23.1 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift (at ends):4,200 lbs
1905 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):3,307 lbs
1500 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:540@2160

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:84.8 inches
215 cm
Weight:6,504 lbs
2950 kg
Front tire:9.5-16
Rear tire:tracks
Full dimensions and tires ...

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler attachments

Kubota M8540 Power Krawler attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:60
 80 (optional)
Battery CCA:900
Battery volts:12

Kubota M8540 Power

Kubota M8540 Power Engine:85.5 hp
63.8 kW
PTO (claimed):76 hp
56.7 kW

Kubota M8540 Engine

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

2007 - 2013

2007 - 2013
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:M7040 ← M8540 → M9540
M8560 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kubota V3800-DI-T
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:85.5 hp
63.8 kW
Air cleaner:dry dual element
Rated RPM:2600
Starter volts:12
Oil capacity:11.3 qts
10.7 L
Coolant capacity:9.5 qts
9.0 L

Mechanical

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
Transmission details ...

2007 - 2013

2007 - 2013
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:M7040 ← M8540 → M9540
M8560 ↓

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed power shuttle
12-speed power shuttle

Transmission

Transmission
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

Transmission
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

Transmission
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.

Capacity

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

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

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)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
 540/1000*Optional
Engine RPM:540@2205

Dimensions & Tires

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 ...

2007 - 2013

2007 - 2013
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:M7040 ← M8540 → M9540
M8560 ↓

Kubota M8540 Tires

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 (4WD). Rear:
 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

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

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

Kubota M8540 attachments

Kubota M8540 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

2007 - 2013

2007 - 2013
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:M7040 ← M8540 → M9540
M8560 ↓

Kubota LA1353 Height Position Loader

Kubota LA1353 Height Position Loader
Height (to pin):145.7 inches
370 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:110.6 inches
280 cm
Dump reach:29.1 inches
73 cm
Dump angle:52°

Reach at ground:87.9 inches
223 cm
Rollback angle:40°

Lift to full height (at 500mm):2,866 lbs
1300 kg
Bucket width:72 inches
182 cm
 84 inches
213 cm
Attachment style:Two-Lever Quick Coupler
Raise time to height:4.6 s

Bucket dump time:2.2 s

Lowering time:3.1 s

Rollback time:2.6 s

Kubota LA1353 Power Position Loader

Kubota LA1353 Power Position Loader
Height (to pin):131.9 inches
335 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:94.7 inches
240 cm
Dump reach:45.2 inches
114 cm
Dump angle:64°

Reach at ground:87.9 inches
223 cm
Rollback angle:40°

Lift to full height (at 500mm):2,977 lbs
1350 kg
Bucket width:72 inches
182 cm
 84 inches
213 cm
Attachment style:Two-Lever Quick Coupler
Raise time to height:4.6 s

Bucket dump time:2.2 s

Lowering time:3.1 s

Rollback time:2.6 s

M8540 Serial Numbers

M8540 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number decal on the left side of the M8540 tractor frame, above the front axle.
photo of M8540 serial number

Electrical

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

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