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Kubota M8540 vs Kubota SMZ875

Kubota M8540 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota M8540

Utility

power
85.6 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full M8540 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota SMZ875

Utility

power
85.8 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full SMZ875 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ SMZ875 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
M854085.6 hp
SMZ87585.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M8540 is in the 75th percentile; SMZ875 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
M8540230 ci
SMZ875230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M8540 is in the 62nd percentile; SMZ875 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
M85404
SMZ8754
Median Utility Tractor4

M8540 is in the 50th percentile; SMZ875 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ SMZ875 higher · +12 (+100%)
M854012
SMZ87524
Median Utility Tractor12

M8540 is in the 50th percentile; SMZ875 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

M8540 (A)SMZ875 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelM8540SMZ875—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV3800-DI-TV3800-T—
Power Output85.6hp85.8hp▲ SMZ875+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement230ci230ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.7in4.7inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
TypePartially synchronized / Power shuttleNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
LengthNot recorded156in—
Width78in76.4in▲ M8540+1.6 in · +2%
HeightNot recorded102in—
Operating WeightNot recorded7,165lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity5,513lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
Coolant2.4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota M8540Kubota SMZ875Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post foldable ROPSCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85.6 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Width

median 66 in
A · 78th percentile (78 in)B · 74th percentile (76.4 in)
A · M8540B · SMZ875Median Utility Tractor
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