The Kubota M6040 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the M series. This tractor was manufactured by Kubota from 2007 to 2010. The Kubota M6040 is equipped with a 3.3 L four-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: synchronized shuttle transmission with 8 forward and 8 reverse gears or power shuttle transmission with 8 forward and 8 reverse gears.
The Kubota M6040 utility tractor used the Kubota V3307-DI engine. It is a 3.3 L, 3,331 cm2, (203.3 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 94.0 mm (3.7 in) of the cylinder bore and 120.0 mm (4.72 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 62.8 PS (46.2 kW; 62.0 HP) of net horsepower and 55.8 PS (41.0 KW; 55.0 HP) of PTO output power.
The Kubota M6040 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, multiple wet discs brakes, open operator station with two-post ROPS or Cab with air-conditioning (option) and 70.0 liters (18.5 US gal.; 15.4 Imp. gal) fuel tank for ROPS version or 110.0 liters (29.1 US gal, 24.2 Imp. gal) fuel tank for Cab version.
The Kubota M6040 variants:
- M6040F: 2WD with ROPS and sync-shuttle transmission
- M6040FC: 2WD with Cab and sync-shuttle transmission
- M6040DT: 4WD with ROPS and sync-shuttle transmission
- M6040HD: 4WD with ROPS and hyd-shuttle transmission
- M6040DTC: 4WD with Cab and sync-shuttle transmission
- M6040HDC: 4WD with Cab and hyd-shuttle transmission
Following attachments are available for the Kubota M6040 utility tractor:
- Kubota LA1153 Height Position loader
- Kubota LA1153 Power Position loader
- Kubota M4011 backhoe
Kubota M6040 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Kubota M6040 |
| Length |
2WD with ROPS: 3,565 mm (140.4 in) 2WD with Cab: 3,620 mm (142.7 in) 4WD with ROPS: 3,445 mm (136.0 in) 4WD with Cab: 3,520 mm (138.6 in) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height |
ROPS: 2,420 mm (96.9 in) Cab: 2,255 mm (100.6 in) |
| Wheel base |
2WD with ROPS: 2,085 mm (82.1 in) 2WD with Cab: 2,140 mm (84.4 in) 4WD with ROPS: 2,040 mm (80.7 in) 4WD with Cab: 2,110 mm (83.1 in) |
| Weight |
2WD with ROPS: 2,109 kg (4,650 lbs) 2WD with Cab: 2,410 kg (5,315 lbs) 4WD with ROPS: 2,170 kg (4,758 lbs) 4WD with Cab: 2,469 kg (4,445 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity |
ROPS: 70.0 liters (18.5 US gal.; 15.4 Imp. gal) Cab: 110.0 liters (29.1 US gal, 24.2 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA: 900A |
| Cabin type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS. Cab with air-conditioning (option) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kubota V3307-DI |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.3 L, 3331 cm2, (203.3 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 94.0 mm X 120.0 mm (3.7 in X 4.72 in) |
| Horsepower | 62.8 PS (46.2 kW; 62 HP) at rpm |
| Torque | 213.0 N·m (21.7 kg·m, 157 ft·lb) at 1300 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 11.0 L (11.62 US. qt, 9.68 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 8.0 L (8.45 US. qt, 7.04 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Multiple wet discs |
| Differential | Bevel gears with differential lock (rear) |
| Transmission model | Synchro-Shuttle |
| Transmission type | Synchronized shuttle |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission oil capacity | 40.0 L (10.6 US. gal, 8.8 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | Hydraulic Shuttle |
| Transmission type | Power shuttle |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission oil capacity | 40.0 L (10.6 US. gal, 8.8 Imp. gal.) |
| Front tires | Ag: 7.5-16 (2WD), 9.5-24 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 16.9-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | II/I |
| Control type | Position, draft (top link sensing) and mix control |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | 1,900 kg (4,190 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO spped | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Pressure | 2,770 psi (191 bar) |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Pump flow | 11.0 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.1 gpm (23.1 lpm) |
| Total flow | 17.1 gpm (64.7 lpm) |