Kubota M8540 tractor specifications

2007 - 2013

2007 - 2013 Utility tractor

Series:

Series:M7040 ← M8540 → M9540M8560 ↓

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 - ????

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

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

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

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

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