{"id":25900,"date":"2019-04-10T14:34:48","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T04:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25900"},"modified":"2022-06-15T16:23:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T06:23:29","slug":"kubota-m8540-tractor-equipment-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/kubota-m8540-tractor-equipment-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Kubota M8540 Tractor: Equipment Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for heavy duty work, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/kubota\/m8540\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help increase productivity with its powerful 84HP engine. It sits well among the 80-100HP tractor bracket and has proven to be a popular choice for its versatility. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many tractors in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/tractors-88\/4wd-tractors-80-100hp-1679\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-100HP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bracket, what makes the Kubota M8540 stand out? To find out, let&#8217;s take a look at the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 overview<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 in action<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M8540 key features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M8540 specs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M8540 pros and cons<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of Kubota\u2019s M series tractors, the M8540 is great for a wide variety of applications, including property maintenance, commercial landscaping and farming applications. This model is available as a ROPS or Cab tractor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The M8540 utility tractor is simple to operate, reliable, lightweight and comes at a great price for operators looking for power and performance. With a 84HP, 4-cylinder turbo charged engine the M8540 has great pulling power, perfect for heavy duty farm operations like moving hay bales and silage, spraying and loading fertiliser.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipped with a hydraulic shuttle, creep speed and autohitch, the M8540 is a productive and practical tractor. You can also add a variety of attachments including a front end loader.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 in Action<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qgbCz7r71ew?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Disclaimer: The tractor in this clip may be an overseas model. The Australian model may vary from above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 Key Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota has increased durability, power and fuel efficiency with the new centre direct injection system engine (E-CDIS). The added power and reduced noise levels in the E-CDIS means you can work more efficiently and economically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased performance is also thanks to the hearty turbo-charged diesel engine that works exceptionally in the low rpm range when performing tasks that require greater traction. Making light work of heavy duty operations is simple with the F18\/R18 transmission. This transmission allows users to operate in high, low and creep speed ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab Comfort<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The M8540 has plenty of room for a mid-sized tractor. It features a reclining weight-adjusted seat as standard, which is designed to reduce operator fatigue and absorb shock during operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A digital LED panel also makes viewing clear and easy, so you can always see travel speeds, PTO revolution and hour meter information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V3800DI-T 4-cylinder turbocharged<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Engine Net Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84.6HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>PTO Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Fuel Tank Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 L (ROPS model), 110 L (CAB model)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tractor Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2450 kg (ROPS), 2740 kg (CAB)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lift Capacity at 24 in. behind lift point<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3200 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>No. of speeds<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F18\/R18 (w\/creep)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Max travelling speed @ max engine RPM<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 km\/h<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 Price<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/kubota\/m8540\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used Kubota M8540 for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost between $28,600 and $59,990, averaging at $38,915*. These prices will vary depending on the age, use, condition and attachments being sold with the machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota M8540 Pros and Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All machines have their benefits and things to consider before purchasing. Here are just a few of the pros and cons about the M8540 tractor.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to anecdotal feedback operators noticed the M8540 has:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent power for a 84HP tractor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy-to-use joystick and lever controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great turning circle for tight-space sites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable mechanical components, especially linkages for attachments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to Consider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anecdotal feedback on the M8450 highlighted the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loud cab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard-to-access fuel tank<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight and clunky gear shifting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No mudguards on the front of machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No handbrake, only a park lock function<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However it is important to note some of these may be isolated issues and may have been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what do you think of the Kubota M8540? Is it the versatile tractor for you? Let us know in the comments below. You can find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/tractors-88\/kubota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota tractors for sale here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/tractors-88\/tractor-auctions-4953\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tractors at auction here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Sources: kubota.com.au, Kubota M Series Brochure, Tractor Point Forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">*Data has been curated from Machines4U listing information, accurate at the time of publication.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designed for heavy duty work, the Kubota M8540 will help increase productivity with its powerful 84HP engine. It sits well among the 80-100HP tractor bracket and has proven to be a popular choice for its versatility. With so many tractors in the 80-100HP bracket, what makes the Kubota M8540 stand out? To find out, let&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":25906,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7836],"tags":[492,21024],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-25900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farming","tag-farming","tag-kubota-tractors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25900"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25900\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29060,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25900\/revisions\/29060"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25900"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=25900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}