Kubota M8540 Specifications - Kubota M8540 Specs

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2007 - 2013, Utility tractor
Next model: Kubota M8560
Series next: Kubota M9540
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Production
Manufacturer: Kubota
Original price (USD): $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
Capacity
Fuel: 23.8 gal [90.1 L] (ROPS), 29.1 gal [110.1 L] (cab)
Hydraulic system: 14.25 gal [53.9 L]
Front axle: 10 qts [9.5 L]
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: II
Rear lift (at ends): 5,510 lbs [2499 kg], 8,600 lbs [3900 kg] (optional)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 4,630 lbs [2100 kg], 7,275 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)
M8540 Serial Numbers
- Serial numbers unknown -
Kubota M8540 Power
Engine: 85.5 hp [63.8 kW]
PTO (claimed): 76 hp [56.7 kW]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential lock: rear standard
Steering: hydrostatic power steering
Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning
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]
Electrical
Charging amps: 45 ROPS, 60 cab
Battery
Number: 1
Cold-cranking amps: 900
Volts: 12
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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]
Engine Detail
Kubota V3800-DI-T, turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled, 230 ci [3.8 L]
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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.
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Dimensions
Weight: 5,005 lbs [2270 kg] (2WD ROPS), 5,400 lbs [2449 kg] (4WD ROPS), 5,665 lbs [2569 kg] (2WD cab), 6,065 lbs [2751 kg] (4WD cab)
Wheelbase: 88.6 inches [225 cm]
Length: 153 inches [388 cm] (2WD), 148 inches [375 cm] (4WD)
Width: 78 inches [198 cm]
Height (ROPS): 97 inches [246 cm]
Height (cab): 101 inches [256 cm]
Ground clearance: 18.3 inches [46 cm]
Front tread: 56.7 to 80.3 inches (2WD) [144 to 203 cm] (2WD) 59.8 to 63.8 inches (4WD) [151 to 162 cm] (4WD)
Rear tread: 59.8 to 75.6 inches [151 to 192 cm]
2WD turn radius: 12.1 feet [3.7 m]
4WD turn radius: 13.8 feet [4.2 m]
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)
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Loader
Loader type: Kubota LA1353 Power Position
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