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2007 - 2013, Utility tractor | |
Next model: | Kubota M8560 |
Series next: | Kubota M9540 |
Series back: | Kubota M7040 |
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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Next model: | Kubota M8560 |
Series next: | Kubota M9540 |
Series back: | Kubota M7040 |
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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Next model: | Kubota M8560 |
Series next: | Kubota M9540 |
Series back: | Kubota M7040 |
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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Next model: | Kubota M8560 |
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Series back: | Kubota M7040 |
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 |