Kubota L5030
The Kubota L5030 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 148.6 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 50 hp / 37.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 52.2 hp / 38.9 kW. Transmission: Kubota Glide Shift (GST). Operating weight: 3705 to 4090 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 50 hp / 37.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 52.2 hp / 38.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.4 gal
43.1 L
Transmission
Kubota Glide Shift (GST)
Operating Weight
3705 to 4090 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2003 - 2007
L30 SeriesCompact Utility tractor
L30 Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Variants | |
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L5030GST | Glide-shift |
L5030HST | hydrostatic |
L5030HSTC | hydrostatic with cab |
Kubota L5030 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 11.4 gal
43.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota L5030 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 52.2 hp
38.9 kW |
Engine (net) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Gross PTO (claimed) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 42.5 hp
31.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 45.89 hp
34.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Grand Cab optional |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 3 OptOptional |
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 | II/I |
Control | position control with optional draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2980 lbs
1351 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2550 |
Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3705 to 4090 pounds |
Front tire | 9.5-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Cab Charging amps | 60 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Grand L 30 Series published in 2004, by Kubota* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 148.6 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota V2403 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 148.6 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.425x4.031 inches
87 x 102 mm |
Power (net) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Power (gross) | 52.2 hp
38.9 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 23.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
12-speed power shift |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
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Transmission — Kubota Glide Shift (GST)
Transmission | Kubota Glide Shift (GST) |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Kubota L5030 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Length | 126.2 inches
320 cm |
Width | 67.3 inches
170 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 92.7 inches
235 cm |
Height (cab) | 89.4 inches
227 cm |
Ground clearance | 15.9 inches
40 cm |
Front tread | 52.8 inches
134 cm |
Rear tread | 52.2/56.3 inches
132/143 cm |
Kubota L5030 Weight | |
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ROPS Shipping | 3705 lbs
1680 kg |
Cab Shipping | 4090 lbs
1855 kg |
ROPS Operating | 3,800 lbs
1723 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1891 | |
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Diesel Glideshift 4WD
November 14 - 16, 2006
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1891 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 45.89 hp
34.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 44.80 hp
33.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Kubota BL4690B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BL4690B Backhoe |
Transport height | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Digging depth | 90.2 inches
229 cm |
Reach from pivot | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Loading height | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2950 lbs
1338 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1740 lbs
789 kg |
Kubota BH90 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kubota BH90 Backhoe |
Transport height | 98.9 inches
251 cm |
Digging depth | 108.9 inches
276 cm |
Reach from pivot | 146.5 inches
372 cm |
Loading height | 95.3 inches
242 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 3871 lbs
1755 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2593 lbs
1176 kg |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L5030.
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 L5030 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L5030.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 50 hp / 37.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 52.2 hp / 38.9 kW
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