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Kubota L5040 vs UTB/Universal 524

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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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 524

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
172 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 524 specs
KubotaKubota L5040
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 524

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
L504052 hp
52452 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L5040 is in the 47th percentile; 524 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 524 higher · +23 ci (+15%)
L5040149 ci
524172 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L5040 is in the 37th percentile; 524 is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L5040 higher · +1 (+33%)
L50404
5243
Median Utility Tractor4

L5040 is in the 50th percentile; 524 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
L504012
52412
Median Utility Tractor12

L5040 is in the 50th percentile; 524 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

L5040 (A)524 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
ManufacturerKubotaUTB/Universal—
ModelL5040524—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
ManufacturerKubotaUTB—
Power Output52hp52hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ L5040+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders43▲ L5040+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci172ci▲ 524+23 ci · +15%
Bore3.4in4in▲ 524+0.6 in · +18%
Stroke4in4.3in▲ 524+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
TypeGlide Shift (GST)Manual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
Length126inNot recorded—
Width67.3inNot recorded—
Height98inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,803lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: ICategory II—
Hitch CategoryCategory 32—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter Type12 voltElectric—

Capacities

SpecKubota L5040UTB/Universal 524Difference
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 · 46th percentile (172 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
A · L5040B · 524Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota L5040Full spec pageUTB/Universal 524