Classification – Utility tractor
Kubota M8540 Engine Specifications
Engine Make – Kubota
Engine Model – V3800-DI-T
Number of Cylinders – 4
Advertised Engine Power, Rated, hp (kW) – 84.6 (63.1)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) – Same as Advertised
Rated Engine Speed, rpm – 2600
Power Boost, hp (kW) – No boost
Fuel Tank capacity, gal (L) – 23.8 (90) on ROPS / 29.1 (110) on Cab
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank capacity, gal (L) – No DEF
Displacement, cu in (L) – 230 (3.77)
Engine Bore, in (mm) – 3.94 (100)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) – 4.72 (120)
Block Design, Replaceable Liners – Parent bore block
Aspiration, Turbocharged or Naturally Aspirated – Wastegate Turbocharger
with Intercooler
Fuel System Description – In-Line Pump System
Fuel System Control, Electronic or Mechanical – Mechanical
Fuel Injection to combustion chamber, Direct or Indirect – Direct
Emission Level, US EPA Tier – Tier 3
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) – EGR Valve
Exhaust Pipe, Vertical stack or Horizontal – Vertical
Cooling System Fan Drive Type – Belt
Electrical System Rating, Volts – 12
Alternator Rating, Amps – 45 (ROPS) and 60 (Cab); 80 opt
Kubota M8540 Basic Transmission Configuration
Manufacturer’s Description – Synchro – Shuttle
Transmission Type – Partial Synchronized
Number of Forward / Reverse Speeds – 8F / 8R
Maximum Speed Forward, mph (kph) – 20.1 (32.4)
Creeper Range Available – Yes
Shuttle (Forward-Reverse) Available – Yes
Optional Transmission 1
Manufacturer’s Description – Hydraulic – Shuttle 4WD only
Transmission Type – Partial Synchronized
Number of Forward / Reverse Speeds – 12F / 12R
Kubota M-8540 Tractor PTO
PTO Horsepower, Basic / Optional Transmission, hp (kW) – 76 (56.6)
Power Take Off Speeds, rpm – 540 std; 540 / 1000 opt
PTO operational Type (Independent; Live; Continuous) – Live-Independent
Wheels Configuration
Drive Wheels – 2WD / 4WD
Steering Configuration – Front Steer
Rear Axle Assembly
Final Drive Location and Description – Planetary / Inboard
Axle Output End, Flange or Bar – Flange
Axle Bar Diameter, in (mm) – No bar axle
Front Axle
Suspended Front Axle Available – No
Brakes
Service Brake Type – Wet disc
Kubota M8540 Tractor Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Type – Open Center
Main Hydraulic Pump Type – Gear
Standard Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) – 17 (64.3)
Optional Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) – No option
Number of Standard Remote Valves – 1
Kubota M-8540 Tractor 3-Point Hitch Features
3-Point Hitch Category – Category 2
Optional Hitch Category – No option
Draft Sensing or Lift Control – Upper link mechanical
Draft Link Ends Adjustable – Yes
3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
Standard Lift Capacity 24 Inches behind pin, lb (kg) – 4,630 (2100)
Optional Lift Capacity 24 Inches behind pin, lb (kg) – 7,275 (3300)
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) – 5,510 (2500)
Optional Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) – 8,600 (3900)
Drawbar
Drawbar Description – Swinging
Wheelbase
Wheelbase, 2WD, in (mm) – 80.7 (2050) on ROPS / 88.6 (2250) on Cab
Wheelbase, MFD/4WD, in (mm) – 88.6 (2250)
Length
Length, 2WD, incl. Hitch/Drawbar, in (mm) – 153 (3885)
Length, MFD/4WD or track, incl. Hitch/Drawbar, in (mm) – 148.0 (3760)
Vertical Dimensions
Height to Top of Cab, in (mm) – 101 (2565)
Height to Top of ROPS raised, in (mm) – 97 (2465)
Width w/Tires
Overall Width, with standard wheels, in(Mm) – 78 (1990)
Weight w/Tires
Weight, 2WD w/ROPS, lb (kg) – 5,005 (2270)
Weight, MFD/4WD w/ROPS, lb (kg) – 5,400 (2450)
Weight, 2WD w/Cab, lb (kg) – 5,665 (2570)
Weight, MFD/4WD w/Cab, without ballast, lb (kg) – 6,065 (2750)
Tire Size
Front Tire Size, 2WD – 7.50-18 F2
Front Tire Size Width, MFD/4WD or Track – 11.2-24 R1
Rear Tire Size Width – 18.4-28 R1