Kubota M8540DTNQ
Series: M
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Kubota M8540DTNQ (M series): water-cooled four-cylinder diesel with 3.8 litres of displacement and 65 kW for medium-sized arable farming
Kubota's M series forms the class of larger standard tractors for full-scale agricultural work, above the compact L and B models. The M8540, with four cylinders and nearly 3.8 litres of displacement, sits at the upper end of this range.
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The M8540 is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine of 3,769 cm³ displacement, delivering 65 kW, or 88 hp, at 2,600 rpm. At a kerb weight of 2,510 kg, the tractor is 3,675 mm long and 2,340 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,050 mm. The front hydraulics lift up to 2,300 kg, and the design top speed is 37 km/h.
At 37 km/h, the M8540 falls into driving licence category T. In the power class around 65 kW lies the classic arable tractor for soil cultivation with medium-sized mounted implements, transport work with trailers, and driving towed harvesting machinery through the PTO. The 2,300 kg lift capacity suits common three-point implements in this size class.
When buying a used four-cylinder Kubota of this weight class, the checklist should include the condition of the lift cylinders under full load, the clutch and gearbox under heavy tillage, and the tyres given the more than 2.5-tonne build. Rust damage to the frame around the rear axle is not uncommon on intensively used examples of this class, and the three-point linkage bushings should be checked for play after years of implement changes.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Kubota M8540DTNQ, Kubota (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 88 hp (65 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,769 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,675 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Height | 2,340 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,050 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 370 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,510 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | Schaltgetriebe 15 vorwärts u. 15 rückwärts Gänge, voll synchronisiertcorrect |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | wählbarcorrect |
| Rear tyres | wählbarcorrect |
| Top speed | 37 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 2,300 kgcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Construction | Schmalspurtraktor in Halbrahmenbauweisecorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 25.9 kW/t (65 kW / 2.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 60% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kubota M8540DTNQ have?
The Kubota M8540DTNQ delivers 88 hp.
How much does the Kubota M8540DTNQ weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,510 kg.
What engine does the Kubota M8540DTNQ have?
4 cylinders, 3,769 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Kubota M8540DTNQ go?
Top speed is 37 km/h.
How much does the rear linkage of the Kubota M8540DTNQ lift?
The rear linkage lifts 2,300 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Kubota M8540DTNQ?
3,675 mm × 2,340 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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