KubotaModel A
Kubota M8540
Utility
- power
- 85.6 hp
- displacement
- 230 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Kubota M8540 vs Kubota MD87
KubotaModel B
Kubota MD87
Utility
- power
- 85.8 hp
- displacement
- 285 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
KubotaKubota M8540
vs
KubotaKubota MD87
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ MD87 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)M854085.6 hp
MD8785.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
M8540 is in the 75th percentile; MD87 is in the 75th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MD87 higher · +55 ci (+24%)M8540230 ci
MD87285 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
M8540 is in the 62nd percentile; MD87 is in the 83rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedM85404
MD874
Median Utility Tractor4
M8540 is in the 50th percentile; MD87 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ MD87 higher · +12 (+100%)M854012
MD8724
Median Utility Tractor12
M8540 is in the 50th percentile; MD87 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
M8540 (A)MD87 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | M8540 | MD87 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | V3800-DI-T | V4702 | — |
| Power Output | 85.6hp | 85.8hp | ▲ MD87+0.2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ M8540+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 230ci | 285ci | ▲ MD87+55 ci · +24% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.3in | ▲ MD87+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 4.9in | ▲ MD87+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized / Power shuttle | Partial power shift, Creeper | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 153in | — |
| Width | 78in | 74in | ▲ M8540+4 in · +5% |
| Height | Not recorded | 103in | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 5,513lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.4gal | 3.8gal | ▲ MD87+1.4 gal · +58% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | Kubota MD87 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post foldable ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 75th percentile (85.6 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 62nd percentile (230 ci)B · 83rd percentile (285 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Width
median 66 inA · 78th percentile (78 in)B · 69th percentile (74 in)
A · M8540B · MD87Median Utility Tractor