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KubotaModel A
Kubota M1-85
Utility
- power
- 85 hp
- displacement
- 285 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Utility
Kubota M1-85 vs Kubota M8540
KubotaModel B
Kubota M8540
Utility
- power
- 85.6 hp
- displacement
- 230 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
KubotaKubota M1-85
vs
KubotaKubota M8540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ M8540 higher · +0.6 hp (<1%)M1-8585 hp
M854085.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
M1-85 is in the 75th percentile; M8540 is in the 75th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M1-85 higher · +55 ci (+24%)M1-85285 ci
M8540230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
M1-85 is in the 83rd percentile; M8540 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedM1-854
M85404
Median Utility Tractor4
M1-85 is in the 50th percentile; M8540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ M1-85 higher · +6 (+50%)M1-8518
M854012
Median Utility Tractor12
M1-85 is in the 83rd percentile; M8540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
M1-85 (A)M8540 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | M1-85 | M8540 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | V4702 | V3800-DI-T | — |
| Power Output | 85hp | 85.6hp | ▲ M8540+0.6 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ M8540+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 285ci | 230ci | ▲ M1-85+55 ci · +24% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 3.9in | ▲ M1-85+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.9in | 4.7in | ▲ M1-85+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Creeper | Partially synchronized / Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 74.4in | 78in | ▲ M8540+3.6 in · +5% |
| Height | 100in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,570lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | JIS1 | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 5,513lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.4gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota M1-85 | Kubota M8540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station with two-post foldable ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 75th percentile (85 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 83rd percentile (285 ci)B · 62nd percentile (230 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 83rd percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (12)
Width
median 66 inA · 70th percentile (74.4 in)B · 78th percentile (78 in)
A · M1-85B · M8540Median Utility Tractor