Kubota L4240
The Kubota L4240 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 134.1 ci 2.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 42 hp / 31.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 44 hp / 32.8 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift (GST). Operating weight: 3,527 lbs (DT) 1599 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 42 hp / 31.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 44 hp / 32.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13.2 gal
50.0 L
Transmission
Glide Shift (GST)
Operating Weight
3,527 lbs (DT)
1599 kg
Overview
 | 2007 - 2013
L40 SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L40 Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price | $23,949 (2011) |
The "semi-independent" mid PTO is linked with the rear PTO. Whenever the mid PTO is engaged, the rear PTO will also be engaged. The rear PTO can be run without the mid PTO. | |
Variants | |
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L4240DT | 8-speed |
L4240GST | 12-speed |
L4240HST | hydro |
L4240HSTC | hydro cab |
Kubota L4240 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Kubota L4240 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 36.5 hp
27.2 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | standard |
Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Front axle | 9.5 qts
9.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Valves | 2 to 3 |
Pump flow | 9.8 gpm
37.1 lpm |
Total flow | 14.7 gpm
55.6 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.9 gpm
18.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3,860 lbs
1750 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,760 lbs
1251 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@2550 |
Mid PTO | semi-independent (optional) |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.6 inches
189 cm |
Weight | 3527 to 4001 pounds |
Front tire | 8.3-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
55 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 582 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 134.1 ci / 2.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 134.1 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches
86 x 91 mm |
Power (net) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Power (gross) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8.7 qts
8.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 7.9 qts
7.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
8-speed | |
12-speed |
Transmission — HST Plus
Transmission | HST Plus |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 45.6 qts
43.2 L |
Controlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased. | |
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Transmission — FST sync shuttle
Transmission | FST sync shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 45.6 qts
43.2 L |
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Transmission — Glide Shift (GST)
Transmission | Glide Shift (GST) |
Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 45.6 qts
43.2 L |
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Dimensions
Kubota L4240 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 |
12R13.5 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
610R470 | |
Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.6 inches
189 cm |
Length | 121.5 inches
308 cm |
Width | 66.5 inches
168 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 94.4 inches
239 cm |
Weight | 3,527 lbs (DT)
1599 kg |
4,001 lbs (HSTC)
1814 kg | |
Ground clearance | 14.6 inches
37 cm |
Front tread | 51.2 inches
130 cm |
Rear tread | 50.6 to 60.2 inches
128 to 152 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe | |
The front-mounted sweeper and snowblower require the mid PTO. |
Kubota BH92 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH92 Backhoe |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 109.8 inches
278 cm |
Reach from pivot | 150.4 inches
382 cm |
Loading height | 84.3 inches
214 cm |
Bucket force | 4,548 lbs
2062 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2,698 lbs
1223 kg |
Photos
Kubota L4240
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L4240.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota L4240 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L4240.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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