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Kubota L5040 vs Kubota L5240

Kubota L5040 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota L5040

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full L5040 specs
Kubota L5240 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L5240

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
148 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L5240 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
L504052 hp
L524052 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L5040 is in the 47th percentile; L5240 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L5040 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
L5040149 ci
L5240148 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L5040 is in the 37th percentile; L5240 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L50404
L52404
Median Utility Tractor4

L5040 is in the 50th percentile; L5240 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ L5240 higher · +99 lb (+3%)
L50403,803 lb
L52403,902 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

L5040 is in the 34th percentile; L5240 is in the 36th · 5,107 models

L5040 (A)L5240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL5040L5240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelNot recordedV2403-M-TE2-HST1—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci148ci▲ L5040+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
TypeGlide Shift (GST)Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
Length126in126inSame
Width67.3in67.3inSame
Height98in98inSame
Operating Weight3,803lb3,902lb▲ L5240+99 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,859lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDFour-wheel drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
Starter Type12 voltElectric—

Capacities

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
Coolant2.2gal2.2galSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota L5040Kubota L5240Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station with two-post ROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 37th percentile (148 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,803 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,902 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 37th percentile (126 in)B · 37th percentile (126 in)
A · L5040B · L5240Median Utility Tractor
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