Fluids and capacities for the Kubota M8540N
| Where | Capacity | What the manual calls for |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ROPS 60 L (15.9 US gal), cab 76 L (20.1 US gal) | No. 2-D diesel fuelNo. 1-D diesel fuel below -10 °C (14 °F) |
| Coolant | 9 L (9.5 US qt); recovery tank 1.0 L (1.1 US qt) | Fresh clean soft water with anti-freezeCab: about 1 L (0.26 US gal) more, for the heater. |
| Engine oil (with filter) | 10.7 L (11.3 US qt) | API CD, CE or CF (ROPS)API CF or CI-4 (cab, external EGR type engine)CJ-4 oil cannot be used on this machine.Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE 30, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40-10 °C to 25 °C (14 °F to 77 °F): SAE 20, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40Below -10 °C (14 °F): SAE 10W-30 |
| Transmission (transmission case) | 52 L (54.9 US qt) | Kubota Super UDT-2 fluidRegular UDT also permittedWe carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Front axle | Differential case 5.0 L (5.3 US qt); front axle gear case 3.0 L (3.2 US qt) each side | Kubota Super UDT-2 fluid or SAE 80 - SAE 90 gear oilAdd another 1 L (0.26 US gal) of oil from the filling port on the RH side of the front axle gear case.We carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Grease | — | Multipurpose grease NLGI-2 or NLGI-1 (GC-LB)We carry: Kubota Premium Synthetic Grease |
| Grease points: top link (2), top link bracket (2), lift rod (2), hydraulic lift cylinder pin (4), front axle gear case support (2), front axle support (2), steering joint shaft (1, cab), battery terminal (2) | ||
Capacities are approximate. Always fill to the level mark.
From the Kubota operator's manuals for the M8540N, 3C451-9971-9 (ROPS), pages 56, 57 and 81, 3C451-9971-7 (ROPS), pages 56, 57, 80 and 81, and 3C871-9971-7 (cab), pages 64, 66, 92 and 93.