Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4720 vs Kubota L5240HST

John Deere 4720 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 4720

Utility

power
58.7 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4720 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4720
vs
KubotaKubota L5240HST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 4720 higher · +4.7 hp (+9%)
472058.7 hp
L5240HST54 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4720 is in the 52nd percentile; L5240HST is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
4720149 ci
L5240HST149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4720 is in the 39th percentile; L5240HST is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
47204
L5240HST4
Median Utility Tractor4

4720 is in the 50th percentile; L5240HST is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L5240HST higher · +52 lb (+1%)
47203,850 lb
L5240HST3,902 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

4720 is in the 34th percentile; L5240HST is in the 36th · 5,107 models

4720 (A)L5240HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model4720L5240HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
Model4024TE-TVCS—
Power Output58.7hp54hp▲ 4720+4.7 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ L5240HST+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci149ciSame
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke4.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
Length128in126in▲ 4720+2 in · +2%
Width65.6in68.4in▲ L5240HST+2.8 in · +4%
Height97.2in102in▲ L5240HST+4.8 in · +5%
Wheelbase71.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,850lb3,902lb▲ L5240HST+52 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Pump Flow Capacity11.6gpm14.7gpm▲ L5240HST+3.1 gpm · +27%
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,100rpmNot recorded—
Power RatingNot recorded45hp—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
Front Tire Size8.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size13.6-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryICat I & II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,523lb2,976lb▲ L5240HST+453 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—
Alternator AmperageNot recorded45—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded14.3gal—
Coolant1.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4720Kubota L5240HSTDifference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 52nd percentile (58.7 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,850 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,902 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 39th percentile (128 in)B · 36th percentile (126 in)
A · 4720B · L5240HSTMedian Utility Tractor
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