Kubota M8540

Kubota M8540 Technical Specifications

Kubota M8540 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2007 – 2013.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Kubota M8540 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Kubota M8540 Production











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


Kubota M8540 Power






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







Kubota M8540 Engine
Kubota 3.8L 4-cyl diesel
































Mechanical
Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 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




Kubota M8540 photos…
















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

Kubota M8540 Electrical
















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

Kubota M8540 Mechanical






























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 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

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






















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

Tracktor 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)













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

Kubota M8540 Engine detail








































Engine Detail
Kubota V3800-DI-T
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder 16-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 230 ci
3.8 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.94×4.72 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



Kubota M8540 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

















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.

Kubota M8540 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
2WD ROPS : 5005 lbs
2270 kg
4WD ROPS : 5400 lbs
2449 kg
2WD Cab : 5665 lbs
2569 kg
4WD Cab : 6065 lbs
2751 kg

FAQ

Is Kubota M8540 a good tractor?

The Kubota M8540 is one of the great tractors in the Kubota stable, and it has earned Kubota a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Kubota M8540 take?

Check out the Kubota M8540 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Kubota made the M7040

The Kubota M8540 was an agricultural tractor model made from 2007 – 2013

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