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Kubota L5240HST vs Kubota M5030

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Kubota M5030

Utility

power
54 hp
displacement
170 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full M5030 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
L5240HST54 hp
M503054 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L5240HST is in the 49th percentile; M5030 is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5030 higher · +21 ci (+14%)
L5240HST149 ci
M5030170 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L5240HST is in the 37th percentile; M5030 is in the 45th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M5030 higher · +2 (+50%)
L5240HST4
M50306
Median Utility Tractor4

L5240HST is in the 50th percentile; M5030 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5030 higher · +13 (+433%)
L5240HST3
M503016
Median Utility Tractor12

L5240HST is in the 3rd percentile; M5030 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

L5240HST (A)M5030 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL5240HSTM5030—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelE-TVCSS2802—
Power Output54hp54hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders46▲ M5030+2 · +50%
Displacement149ci170ci▲ M5030+21 ci · +14%
BoreNot recorded3.4in—
StrokeNot recorded3.2in—

Transmission

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
TypeHydrostaticPartially Synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
Length126in135in▲ M5030+9 in · +7%
Width68.4in74.9in▲ M5030+6.5 in · +10%
Height102in89.7in▲ L5240HST+12.3 in · +14%
Operating Weight3,902lb4,188lb▲ M5030+286 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Pump Flow Capacity14.7gpmNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
Power Rating45hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCat I & IIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,976lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—

Electrical

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—
Alternator Amperage45Not recorded—

Capacities

SpecKubota L5240HSTKubota M5030Difference
Fuel Capacity14.3galNot recorded—
CoolantNot recorded2.2gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 49th percentile (54 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 45th percentile (170 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 3rd percentile (3)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 36th percentile (3,902 lb)B · 39th percentile (4,188 lb)
A · L5240HSTB · M5030Median Utility Tractor
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