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John Deere 2040 European vs Kubota M8540

Kubota M8540 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota M8540

Utility

power
85.6 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full M8540 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ M8540 higher · +15.6 hp (+22%)
2040 European70 hp
M854085.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2040 European is in the 63rd percentile; M8540 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2040 European higher · +9 ci (+4%)
2040 European239 ci
M8540230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2040 European is in the 67th percentile; M8540 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2040 European4
M85404
Median Utility Tractor4

2040 European is in the 50th percentile; M8540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M8540 higher · +4 (+50%)
2040 European8
M854012
Median Utility Tractor12

2040 European is in the 23rd percentile; M8540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

2040 European (A)M8540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model2040 EuropeanM8540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelNot recordedV3800-DI-T—
Power Output70hp85.6hp▲ M8540+15.6 hp · +22%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ M8540+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci230ci▲ 2040 European+9 ci · +4%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 2040 European+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.3in4.7in▲ M8540+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPartially synchronized / Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
Width81.5in78in▲ 2040 European+3.5 in · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
TypeIndependent with hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity6,770lb5,513lb▲ 2040 European+1,257 lb · +23%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
Coolant4.8gal2.4gal▲ 2040 European+2.4 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2040 EuropeanKubota M8540Difference
TypeOpen operator station or Cab (optional)Open operator station with two-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 63rd percentile (70 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 67th percentile (239 ci)B · 62nd percentile (230 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Width

median 66 in
A · 84th percentile (81.5 in)B · 78th percentile (78 in)
A · 2040 EuropeanB · M8540Median Utility Tractor
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