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Kubota L5040 vs Kubota M5140

Kubota L5040 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota L5040

Utility

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

Kubota M5140

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full M5140 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
L504052 hp
M514052 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L5040 is in the 47th percentile; M5140 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
L5040149 ci
M5140149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L5040 is in the 37th percentile; M5140 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L50404
M51404
Median Utility Tractor4

L5040 is in the 50th percentile; M5140 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ L5040 higher · +4 (+50%)
L504012
M51408
Median Utility Tractor12

L5040 is in the 50th percentile; M5140 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

L5040 (A)M5140 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL5040M5140—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelNot recordedV2403-DI-T—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci149ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
TypeGlide Shift (GST)Power shuttle with wet disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
Length126in135in▲ M5140+9 in · +7%
Width67.3inNot recorded—
Height98in84.4in▲ L5040+13.6 in · +16%
Operating Weight3,803lb4,233lb▲ M5140+430 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,200lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
Starter Type12 voltElectric—

Capacities

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
Coolant2.2gal1.7gal▲ L5040+0.6 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L5040Kubota M5140Difference
TypeNot recordedUltra Grand Cab with heat and air-conditioning (optional)—

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 (149 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,803 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,233 lb)
A · L5040B · M5140Median Utility Tractor
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