KubotaModel A
Kubota M8540
Utility
- power
- 85.6 hp
- displacement
- 230 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Kubota M8540 vs New Holland T5050
New HollandModel B
New Holland T5050
Utility
- power
- 87.2 hp
- displacement
- 274 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
KubotaKubota M8540
vs
New HollandNew Holland T5050
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ T5050 higher · +1.6 hp (+2%)M854085.6 hp
T505087.2 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
M8540 is in the 75th percentile; T5050 is in the 76th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ T5050 higher · +44 ci (+19%)M8540230 ci
T5050274 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
M8540 is in the 62nd percentile; T5050 is in the 79th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedM85404
T50504
Median Utility Tractor4
M8540 is in the 50th percentile; T5050 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
3-Point Hitch Capacity
▲ M8540 higher · +45 lb (<1%)M85405,513 lb
T50505,468 lb
Median Utility Tractor3,197 lb
M8540 is in the 78th percentile; T5050 is in the 77th · 1,083 models
M8540 (A)T5050 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | New Holland | — |
| Model | M8540 | T5050 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | New Holland | — |
| Model | V3800-DI-T | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 85.6hp | 87.2hp | ▲ T5050+1.6 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ M8540+300 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 230ci | 274ci | ▲ T5050+44 ci · +19% |
| Bore | 3.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 4.7in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized / Power shuttle | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 78in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 101in | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent with mechanical or electrohydraulic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 5,513lb | 5,468lb | ▲ M8540+45 lb · <1% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota M8540 | New Holland T5050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with two-post foldable ROPS | Flat deck platform with ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 75th percentile (85.6 hp)B · 76th percentile (87.2 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 62nd percentile (230 ci)B · 79th percentile (274 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
3-Point Hitch Capacity
median 3,197 lbA · 78th percentile (5,513 lb)B · 77th percentile (5,468 lb)
A · M8540B · T5050Median Utility Tractor