Head to head · Utility

Kubota L5040 vs Schluter Super 500

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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SchluterModel B

Schluter Super 500

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
240 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full Super 500 specs
KubotaKubota L5040
vs
SchluterSchluter Super 500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
L504052 hp
Super 50052 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L5040 is in the 47th percentile; Super 500 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Super 500 higher · +91 ci (+61%)
L5040149 ci
Super 500240 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L5040 is in the 37th percentile; Super 500 is in the 67th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L50404
Super 5004
Median Utility Tractor4

L5040 is in the 50th percentile; Super 500 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ L5040 higher · +4 (+50%)
L504012
Super 5008
Median Utility Tractor12

L5040 is in the 50th percentile; Super 500 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

L5040 (A)Super 500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSchluter—
ModelL5040Super 500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSchluter—
ModelNot recordedSD 100 W 4—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM1,800RPM▲ L5040+800 RPM · +44%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci240ci▲ Super 500+91 ci · +61%
Bore3.4in3.9in▲ Super 500+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke4in4.9in▲ Super 500+0.9 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
TypeGlide Shift (GST)Manual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
Length126in145in▲ Super 500+19 in · +15%
Width67.3inNot recorded—
Height98in66.1in▲ L5040+31.9 in · +48%
Operating Weight3,803lb5,622lb▲ Super 500+1,819 lb · +48%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerMechanical—

Tires

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-32—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerMechanical—

Electrical

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
Starter Type12 voltNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecKubota L5040Schluter Super 500Difference
Coolant2.2galNot recorded—

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 · 67th percentile (240 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 · 53rd percentile (5,622 lb)
A · L5040B · Super 500Median Utility Tractor
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