Head to head · Utility

Kubota L3940 vs Kubota L4240

Kubota L3940 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota L3940

Utility

power
38.5 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3940 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L4240

Utility

power
44 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L4240 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L4240 higher · +5.5 hp (+14%)
L394038.5 hp
L424044 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L3940 is in the 32nd percentile; L4240 is in the 38th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L4240 higher · +12 ci (+10%)
L3940122 ci
L4240134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L3940 is in the 29th percentile; L4240 is in the 32nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L39404
L42404
Median Utility Tractor4

L3940 is in the 50th percentile; L4240 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L4240 higher · +188 lb (+5%)
L39403,483 lb
L42403,671 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L3940 is in the 29th percentile; L4240 is in the 32nd · 5,107 models

L3940 (A)L4240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL3940L4240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2003V2203-M-E2—
Power Output38.5hp44hp▲ L4240+5.5 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement122ci134ci▲ L4240+12 ci · +10%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ L4240+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.6in3.6inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
Length122in124in▲ L4240+2 in · +2%
Width66.5in65.6in▲ L3940+0.9 in · +1%
Height97.4in94.7in▲ L3940+2.7 in · +3%
Operating Weight3,483lb3,671lb▲ L4240+188 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
TypeIndependentSemi-independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded8.3-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,860lb3,859lb▲ L3940+1 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDFour-wheel drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
Coolant2gal2galSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota L3940Kubota L4240Difference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.5 hp)B · 38th percentile (44 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 29th percentile (122 ci)B · 32nd percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 29th percentile (3,483 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,671 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 29th percentile (122 in)B · 33rd percentile (124 in)
A · L3940B · L4240Median Utility Tractor
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