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The Utility
Specialty Tractor range includes:
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M9540
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M8540
High
Horsepower Specialist for Confined Space
For customers that work in narrow and tight applications like
orchards, vineyards or even poultry sheds, Kubota now offers the
M8540 Narrow tractor in a Rops version.
When Kubota engineers visited Australian vineyards and orchard
farms in recent years for research, they found that owners and
operators of narrow tractors were asking for a powerful compact
tractor, with good manoeuvrability, while being reliable and
keeping running costs low.
These key points were taken in consideration when the new 85
horsepower M8540 Narrow tractor was designed.
Kubota’s new turbocharged four valve Tier 3 compliant four cylinder
center-direct injection diesel engine, is built to deliver plenty
of power when pulling heavy trailers up steep hills or running PTO
driven mulchers.
The hydraulic shuttle transmission is designed to achieve the best
efficiency and productivity, with a five speed synchronized gearbox
and three ranges including creep speed. The tractors top speed is
rated at 38km/h. Wet disc brakes are maintenance free and enhance
the brake stopping power of the tractor over dry brakes. When the
brake pedal is applied, the tractor automatically engages four
wheel drive 4WD, even if the tractor is in two wheel drive 2WD
mode.
The PTO and 4WD are electric over hydraulically operated and are
engaged by the push of a button. Standard PTO speeds of
540/540Economy, allow for light to medium duty PTO implements to be
run at lower engine rpm to reduce noise levels and save fuel.
Kubota’s exclusive Bi-Speed Turn feature rotates the front wheels
at a speed of almost twice the speed of the rear wheels, whenever
the front wheels exceed a turning angle over 35 degrees. The result
is a smooth, extremely tight turn into the next crop row on the
first attempt, which is ideal for vineyard and orchard work.
The three point linkage with its external lift cylinders lifts up
to 2300kg at the category (2) ball ends. Two rear lever controlled
remote control valves come standard, with an option to equip a
third valve or flow control valve.
The open operator platform of the M8540 Narrow Rops tractor is
protected by a mid mount 2 post foldable Rops frame. The platform
offers plenty of room around the leg and seat area. All hydraulic
and PTO control levers are positioned with in easy reach of the
operator. The slanted metal bonnet offers great visibility to the
front of the tractor. Of critical importance when operating Rops
tractors is a low noise level of the engine to reduce operator
fatigue. Kubota’s modern engine design is only 84db (A) at the
operators ear.
With a wheelbase of 2050mm, overall width is a narrow 1490mm on the
standard 420/70R24 rear tyres or 1430mm on the optional 380/70R28
rear tyres. The tractor measures a minimum height of 2240mm while
this is reduced to 1635mm when the Rops frame is folded down.
Maintenance is very simple with only a few daily service checks
required. The easy to reach double fuel tanks hold 60l of diesel
and are made out of metal rather than plastic material to reduce
damage from thick prunings.
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