This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the John Deere 8230 and the Kubota M8540.
| John Deere 8230 | Kubota M8540 | |
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| Engine | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota |
| Engine Model | 2240 | V3800-DI-T |
| Engine Cooling Type | - | Liquid-cooled |
| Engine Fuel Type | - | Diesel |
| Engine Induction Type | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Engine Displacement Value | 549 ci (9.0 L) | 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Engine Rated Rpm | 2100 | 2600 |
| Engine Power Output Value | 245 hp (182.7 kW) | 86 hp (63.8 kW) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Powershift | Partially synchronized / Power shuttle |
| Transmission Forward Gears | 16 | 12 |
| Transmission Reverse Gears | 4 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width Value | - | 78 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Front Tire Type | - | - |
| Rear Tire Type | - | - |
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear |
| Hitch Capacity Value | 12401 lb (5625 kg) | 5513 lb (2501 kg) |
| Hydraulic System Type | - | Open center |
| Operator Station Type | - | Open operator station with two-post foldable ROPS |
| Starter Type | - | Electric |
