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Kubota R430, R540, and R640 specifications
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Kubota R430, R540, and R640: wheel loaders.
| Publisher name | Source guide | Listing-entry count | Labels named by the source |
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| Kubota | R430, R540, and R640 | 3 | R430, R540, and R640 |
| Specification | R430 | R540 | R640 |
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| Engine | D1830-CR-TIE4-WL5 | V2607 | V2607 |
| Emission Certification | Tier 4 | Tier 4 Final | Tier 4 Final |
| Output (SAE J1995 gross) HP/(kW)/rpm | 47.6 (35.5) / 2600 | 50.9 (38) / 2400 | 64.3 (48) / 2400 |
| Output (SAE J1349 net) HP/(kW)/rpm | 44.5 (33.2) / 2600 | 47.9 (35.7) / 2400 | 61.1 (45.6) / 2400 |
| Displacement (cu in) | 11 | 160 | 160 |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic transmission | Hydrostatic transmission | Hydrostatic transmission |
| Overall Length, ft (mm) | 14' 4" (4355) | 17 ft 8 in (5395) | 18 ft 0 in (5483) |
| Overall Height, ft (mm) | 8' 3" (2515) | 5 ft 7 in (1712) | 5 ft 11 in (1800) |
| Overall Width, ft (mm) | 4' 12" (1520) | 8 ft 1 in (2453) / 8 ft 2 in (2473) | 8 ft 2 in (2478) / 8 ft 2 in (2498) |
| Ground Clearance, in (mm) | 11" (280) | 13 in (330) | 13 in (330) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM) | 11.1 (42.1) | 14.2 (53.8) | 17.8 (67.2) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure psi, kgf (cm2) | 2697 (18.6) | 2683 (18.5) | 2973 (20.5) |
| Standard Tire Size, in | 12.5/70-16-8PR | 12.5-18 | 12.5-18 |
| Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph) | 12.4 (20.0) | 12.4 (20.0) | 12.4 (20.0) |
| Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph) | 3.0 (4.8) | 3.0 (4.8) | 3.0 (4.8) |
| Traction Force, lbs (kgf) | 5485 (24.4) | 6541 (29.1) | 8588 |
| Front/Rear Axle Traction Lock | Limited slip differential | Diff-lock (both axles) | Diff-lock (both axles) |
| Articulation Angle (deg) | 40 (each direction) | 40 (each direction) | 40 (each direction) |
| Angle of Rear Frame Oscillation (deg) | ±8 | ±8 | ±8 |
| Loader Clearance Circle, ft (mm) | 12' 1" (3695) | 13 ft 8 in (4175) | 13 ft 10 in (4221) |
| Turning Radius Track Circle, ft (mm) | 10' 1" (3085) | 11 ft 11 in (3620) | 12 ft 0 in (3664) |
| Brakes (Service) | Enclosed wet disc | Enclosed wet disc | Enclosed wet disc |
| Tipping Load - Straight, lbs (kg) | 5335 (2420)/5743 (2605) / 3494 (1585)/3770 (1710) | 5644 (2560)/5930 (2690) / 4365 (1980)/4586 (2080) | 6526 (2960)/6812 (3090) / 5115 (2320)/5313 (2410) |
| Tipping Load- Full Turn, lbs (kg) | 4596 (2085)/4949 (2245) / 3009 (1365)/3251 (1475) | 6437 (2920)/6768 (3070) / 4960 (2250)/5202 (2360) | 7452 (3380)/7760 (3520) / 5820 (2640)/6063 (2750) |
| Rated Operating Capacity, (ROC) | 2298/2474/504/1625 | 2822/2968/2183/2293 | 3263/3406/1545/2550/2657 |
| Standard Bucket Capacity, yd3 | 0.5 | 0.85 | 0.94 |
| Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kN) | 5215 (23.2) | 8183 (36.4) | 9869 (43.9) |
| Lifting Capacity at Ground Level, lbs (kN) | 3687 (16.4) | 6767 (30.1) | 8161 (36.3) |
| Loader Raise / Lower Time, sec | 4.4 / 3.3 | 6.5 / 4.5 | 5.8 / 3.9 |
| Fuel Tank, gal (l) | 14.3 (54) | 18.5 (70) | 18.5 (70) |
| Hydraulic System, gal (l) | 15.3 (58) | 15.1 (57) | 15.1 (57) |
| Hydraulic Reservoir, gal (l) | 11.1 (42) | 10.3 (39) | 10.3 (39) |
| Operating Weight, lbs (kg) | 7758 (3519) / 8232 (3734) | 9888 (4485) / 10285 (4665) | 11177 (5070) / 11563 (5245) |
| Hinge Pin Height, ft | 9ft2 in | 10 ft 7 in | 10 ft 8 in |
| Dump Height at Fully Raised Position, ft | 7ft2 in | 8 ft 3 in | 8 ft 3 in |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 44 degrees | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
| Reach Fully Raised at Maximum Dump Angle, ft | 2ft9 in | 2 ft 6 in | 2 ft 6 in |
| Steering Angle | 40 degrees | 40 degrees | 40 degrees |
| Frame Oscillation Angle | 8 degrees | 8 degrees | 8 degrees |
| Horsepower | 47.6 | 50.9 | 64.3 |
| Source guide | Differing-field count reported |
|---|---|
| R430, R540, and R640 | 32 |
| Figure | R430 | R540 | R640 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic horsepower from the listed flow and pressure | 17.5 hp | 22.2 hp | 30.9 hp |
| Rated operating capacity as a share of tipping load | 43% | 50% | 50% |
History and service record of R430, R540, and R640
- Launch of the R540 and R640. Kubota announced the R540 and R640 wheel loaders on 17 February 2021, with dealer availability from March 2021. The release describes canopy and cab models with improved visibility, operator comfort and performance over the previous R30 Series, a panoramic cab with an all-glass right-side window, and redesigned loader arms for connecting attachments through the hydraulic coupler. Kubota updates wheel loader lineup, Compact Equipment, 17 February 2021.
| Observation date | Listing source | Equipment search | Listings |
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| 2026-09-24 | MachineryTrader | Kubota wheel loader | 134 |
| Model | Listed | Model years | Lowest asking | Highest asking | Median asking | Median hours |
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| R430 | 13 | 2013 to 2026 | $20,518 | $79,450 | $40,150 | 473 |
| R540 | 40 | 2021 to 2026 | $42,500 | $88,650 | $69,900 | 235 |
| R640 | 81 | 2021 to 2026 | $47,900 | $118,639 | $88,700 | 1,545 |
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| 2026-09-24 | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | Kubota together with the wheel loader R430, R540, R640 | No matching recall in this search |
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Kubota R430, R540, and R640: Configuration records
R430
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Engine | D1830-CR-TIE4-WL5 |
| Emission Certification | Tier 4 |
| Output (SAE J1995 gross) HP/(kW)/rpm | 47.6 (35.5) / 2600 |
| Output (SAE J1349 net) HP/(kW)/rpm | 44.5 (33.2) / 2600 |
| Displacement (cu in) | 11 |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic transmission |
| Overall Length, ft (mm) | 14' 4" (4355) |
| Overall Height, ft (mm) | 8' 3" (2515) |
| Overall Width, ft (mm) | 4' 12" (1520) |
| Ground Clearance, in (mm) | 11" (280) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM) | 11.1 (42.1) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure psi, kgf (cm2) | 2697 (18.6) |
| Standard Tire Size, in | 12.5/70-16-8PR |
| Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph) | 12.4 (20.0) |
| Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph) | 3.0 (4.8) |
| Traction Force, lbs (kgf) | 5485 (24.4) |
| Front/Rear Axle Traction Lock | Limited slip differential |
| Articulation Angle (deg) | 40 (each direction) |
| Angle of Rear Frame Oscillation (deg) | ±8 |
| Loader Clearance Circle, ft (mm) | 12' 1" (3695) |
| Turning Radius Track Circle, ft (mm) | 10' 1" (3085) |
| Brakes (Service) | Enclosed wet disc |
| Tipping Load - Straight, lbs (kg) | 5335 (2420)/5743 (2605) / 3494 (1585)/3770 (1710) |
| Tipping Load- Full Turn, lbs (kg) | 4596 (2085)/4949 (2245) / 3009 (1365)/3251 (1475) |
| Rated Operating Capacity, (ROC) | 2298/2474/504/1625 |
| Standard Bucket Capacity, yd3 | 0.5 |
| Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kN) | 5215 (23.2) |
| Lifting Capacity at Ground Level, lbs (kN) | 3687 (16.4) |
| Loader Raise / Lower Time, sec | 4.4 / 3.3 |
| Fuel Tank, gal (l) | 14.3 (54) |
| Hydraulic System, gal (l) | 15.3 (58) |
| Hydraulic Reservoir, gal (l) | 11.1 (42) |
| Operating Weight, lbs (kg) | 7758 (3519) / 8232 (3734) |
| Hinge Pin Height, ft | 9ft2 in |
| Dump Height at Fully Raised Position, ft | 7ft2 in |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 44 degrees |
| Reach Fully Raised at Maximum Dump Angle, ft | 2ft9 in |
| Steering Angle | 40 degrees |
| Frame Oscillation Angle | 8 degrees |
| Horsepower | 47.6 |
R540
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Engine | V2607 |
| Emission Certification | Tier 4 Final |
| Output (SAE J1995 gross) HP/(kW)/rpm | 50.9 (38) / 2400 |
| Output (SAE J1349 net) HP/(kW)/rpm | 47.9 (35.7) / 2400 |
| Displacement (cu in) | 160 |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic transmission |
| Overall Length, ft (mm) | 17 ft 8 in (5395) |
| Overall Height, ft (mm) | 5 ft 7 in (1712) |
| Overall Width, ft (mm) | 8 ft 1 in (2453) / 8 ft 2 in (2473) |
| Ground Clearance, in (mm) | 13 in (330) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM) | 14.2 (53.8) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure psi, kgf (cm2) | 2683 (18.5) |
| Standard Tire Size, in | 12.5-18 |
| Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph) | 12.4 (20.0) |
| Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph) | 3.0 (4.8) |
| Traction Force, lbs (kgf) | 6541 (29.1) |
| Front/Rear Axle Traction Lock | Diff-lock (both axles) |
| Articulation Angle (deg) | 40 (each direction) |
| Angle of Rear Frame Oscillation (deg) | ±8 |
| Loader Clearance Circle, ft (mm) | 13 ft 8 in (4175) |
| Turning Radius Track Circle, ft (mm) | 11 ft 11 in (3620) |
| Brakes (Service) | Enclosed wet disc |
| Tipping Load - Straight, lbs (kg) | 5644 (2560)/5930 (2690) / 4365 (1980)/4586 (2080) |
| Tipping Load- Full Turn, lbs (kg) | 6437 (2920)/6768 (3070) / 4960 (2250)/5202 (2360) |
| Rated Operating Capacity, (ROC) | 2822/2968/2183/2293 |
| Standard Bucket Capacity, yd3 | 0.85 |
| Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kN) | 8183 (36.4) |
| Lifting Capacity at Ground Level, lbs (kN) | 6767 (30.1) |
| Loader Raise / Lower Time, sec | 6.5 / 4.5 |
| Fuel Tank, gal (l) | 18.5 (70) |
| Hydraulic System, gal (l) | 15.1 (57) |
| Hydraulic Reservoir, gal (l) | 10.3 (39) |
| Operating Weight, lbs (kg) | 9888 (4485) / 10285 (4665) |
| Hinge Pin Height, ft | 10 ft 7 in |
| Dump Height at Fully Raised Position, ft | 8 ft 3 in |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 45 degrees |
| Reach Fully Raised at Maximum Dump Angle, ft | 2 ft 6 in |
| Steering Angle | 40 degrees |
| Frame Oscillation Angle | 8 degrees |
| Horsepower | 50.9 |
R640
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Engine | V2607 |
| Emission Certification | Tier 4 Final |
| Output (SAE J1995 gross) HP/(kW)/rpm | 64.3 (48) / 2400 |
| Output (SAE J1349 net) HP/(kW)/rpm | 61.1 (45.6) / 2400 |
| Displacement (cu in) | 160 |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic transmission |
| Overall Length, ft (mm) | 18 ft 0 in (5483) |
| Overall Height, ft (mm) | 5 ft 11 in (1800) |
| Overall Width, ft (mm) | 8 ft 2 in (2478) / 8 ft 2 in (2498) |
| Ground Clearance, in (mm) | 13 in (330) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM) | 17.8 (67.2) |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure psi, kgf (cm2) | 2973 (20.5) |
| Standard Tire Size, in | 12.5-18 |
| Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph) | 12.4 (20.0) |
| Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph) | 3.0 (4.8) |
| Traction Force, lbs (kgf) | 8588 |
| Front/Rear Axle Traction Lock | Diff-lock (both axles) |
| Articulation Angle (deg) | 40 (each direction) |
| Angle of Rear Frame Oscillation (deg) | ±8 |
| Loader Clearance Circle, ft (mm) | 13 ft 10 in (4221) |
| Turning Radius Track Circle, ft (mm) | 12 ft 0 in (3664) |
| Brakes (Service) | Enclosed wet disc |
| Tipping Load - Straight, lbs (kg) | 6526 (2960)/6812 (3090) / 5115 (2320)/5313 (2410) |
| Tipping Load- Full Turn, lbs (kg) | 7452 (3380)/7760 (3520) / 5820 (2640)/6063 (2750) |
| Rated Operating Capacity, (ROC) | 3263/3406/1545/2550/2657 |
| Standard Bucket Capacity, yd3 | 0.94 |
| Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kN) | 9869 (43.9) |
| Lifting Capacity at Ground Level, lbs (kN) | 8161 (36.3) |
| Loader Raise / Lower Time, sec | 5.8 / 3.9 |
| Fuel Tank, gal (l) | 18.5 (70) |
| Hydraulic System, gal (l) | 15.1 (57) |
| Hydraulic Reservoir, gal (l) | 10.3 (39) |
| Operating Weight, lbs (kg) | 11177 (5070) / 11563 (5245) |
| Hinge Pin Height, ft | 10 ft 8 in |
| Dump Height at Fully Raised Position, ft | 8 ft 3 in |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 45 degrees |
| Reach Fully Raised at Maximum Dump Angle, ft | 2 ft 6 in |
| Steering Angle | 40 degrees |
| Frame Oscillation Angle | 8 degrees |
| Horsepower | 64.3 |
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