The Kubota M9540 is a utility tractor produced from 2006 to 2013 as part of the M40 Series. It features a Kubota 3.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with 95 hp net power and offers multiple transmission options including 8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed power shuttle, 12-speed power shuttle, and 24-speed partial power shift. The tractor is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations with various cab and ROPS options. It has a wheelbase of 88.6 inches, weighs between 5,095 and 6,175 pounds depending on configuration, and supports a range of tires and attachments such as front-end loaders and backhoes.
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30
Engine
Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Kubota V3800-DI-T
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder 16-valve
Emissions:Tier III
Rated RPM:2600
Air cleaner:dual element dry
Bore/Stroke:3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm)
Power (net):95 hp (70.8 kW)
Displacement:230 ci (3.8 L)
Oil capacity:11.3 qts (10.7 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:9.5 qts (9.0 L)
Emission control:EGR
Weight
2WD cab:5,755 lbs (2610 kg)
4WD cab:6,175 lbs (2800 kg)
2WD ROPS:5,095 lbs (2311 kg)
4WD ROPS:5,510 lbs (2499 kg)
Capacity
Cab Fuel:29.1 gal (110.1 L)
ROPS Fuel:23.8 gal (90.1 L)
Front axle:10 qts (9.5 L)
Hydraulic system:14.25 gal (53.9 L)
Variants
M9540F:2WD ROPS sync-shuttle
M9540DT:4WD ROPS sync-shuttle
M9540FC:2WD cab sync-shuttle
M9540HD:4WD ROPS hyd-shuttle
M9450HDL:4WD low-profile
M9540DTC:4WD cab sync-shuttle
M9540HDC:4WD cab hyd-shuttle
M9540HFL:2WD low-profile
M9540HD12:4WD ROPS 12-speed
M9540HDC12:4WD cab 12-speed
M9540HDC24:4WD cab 24-speed
Dimensions
Width:78 inches (198 cm)
Wheelbase:88.6 inches (225 cm)
2WD Length:153 inches (388 cm)
4WD Length:148 inches (375 cm)
Rear tread:59.8 to 75.6 inches (151 to 192 cm)
Height (cab):102 inches (259 cm)
Height (ROPS):98 inches (248 cm)
2WD Front tread:56.7 to 80.3 inches (144 to 203 cm)
4WD Front tread:59.8 to 63.8 inches (151 to 162 cm)
2WD Clearance (front axle):20.4 inches (51 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle):19.7 inches (50 cm)
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery CCA:900
Battery volts:12
Cab Charging amps:60
ROPS Charging amps:45
Optional Charging amps:80
Hydraulics
Type:open center
Valves:1 to 3
Capacity:14.25 gal (53.9 L)
Pump flow:17 gpm (64.3 lpm)
Total flow:23.1 gpm (87.4 lpm)
Steering flow:6.1 gpm (23.1 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPS:Two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy. Ultra Grand Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Production
Series:M40 Series
Category:Utility tractor
Original price:$32,160 (2011)
Production years:2006 - 2013
Attachments
Options:front-end loader, backhoe
Transmission
Synchro-Shuttle
Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and reverse
Notes:Four gears with high and low ranges. Gears and forward-reverse shuttle shifting are synchronized.
Clutch:dry plate
Oil capacity:57 qts (53.9 L)
Transmission options:8-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed power shuttle, 12-speed power shuttle, 24-speed partial power shift
Hydraulic-Shuttle 8-speed
Type:power shuttle
Gears:8 forward and reverse
Notes:Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.
Clutch:wet discs
Oil capacity:57 qts (53.9 L)
Hydraulic-Shuttle 12-speed
Type:power shuttle
Gears:12 forward and reverse
Notes:Six gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-6) are synchronized.
Clutch:wet discs
Oil capacity:57 qts (53.9 L)
Hydraulic-Shuttle 24-speed
Type:partial power shift
Gears:24 forward and reverse
Notes:The 24-speed transmission adds Dual Speed to the 12-speed hydraulic shuttle. Push-button power shift between the Dual Speed high and low. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. The gears (1-6) are synchronized for on-the-move shifting with the clutch.
Clutch:wet discs
Oil capacity:57 qts (53.9 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear Type:II
Rear lift (at ends):5,510 lbs (2499 kg)
Rear lift (optional):8,600 lbs (3900 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):4,630 lbs (2100 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) optional:7,275 lbs (3299 kg)