Kubota L4740
The Kubota L4740 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 148.5 ci 2.4 L engine. The rated power output is 47 hp 35.0 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift (GST). Operating weight: 3,751 lbs (GST) 1701 kg.
Engine Power
47 hp
35.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
14.3 gal
54.1 L
Transmission
Glide Shift (GST)
Operating Weight
3,751 lbs (GST)
1701 kg
Kubota L4740 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2007 - 2013
L40 SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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2007 - 2013 | |
L40 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price | $27,259 (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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L4740GST | gear |
L4740HST | hydro |
L4740HSTC | hydro cab |
Kubota L4740 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota L4740 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 49 hp
36.5 kW |
Engine | 47 hp
35.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 41.5 hp
30.9 kW |
40 hp (hydro)
29.8 kW | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | rear standard |
Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Differential wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on L4740HSTC | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 14.3 gal
54.1 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) | 2,756 lbs
1250 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 | 3751 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 amps | 45 |
60 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 582 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 148.5 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 148.5 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4x4.0 inches
86 x 102 mm |
Power | 47 hp
35.0 kW |
Power (gross) | 49 hp
36.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8.7 qts
8.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.7 qts
8.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
12-speed power shift |
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 — Glide Shift (GST)
Transmission | Glide Shift (GST) |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 45.6 qts
43.2 L |
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Dimensions
Kubota L4740 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 |
24R18 | |
Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.6 inches
189 cm |
Length | 123.8 inches
314 cm |
Width | 66.5 inches
168 cm |
Height | 100.6 inches
255 cm |
Weight | 3,751 lbs (GST)
1701 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
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