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

Kubota L5030 tractor photo
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Production
Manufacturer
Kubota
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Japan
Variants
L5030GST
Glide-shift
L5030HST
hydrostatic
L5030HSTC
hydrostatic with cab
Kubota L5030 Engine
Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
11.4 gal 43.1 L
Engine details ...
Kubota L5030 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Grand Cab optional
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
II/I
Control
position control with optional draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2980 lbs 1351 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2550
Mid PTO
independent OptOptional
Mid PTO Type
2000
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
ROPS Charging amps
45
Cab Charging amps
60
Battery volts
12
References
L5030 references literature
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
hydrostatic
12-speed power shift

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic

Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
L5030  hydrostatic speeds

Transmission — Kubota Glide Shift (GST)

Transmission
Kubota Glide Shift (GST)
Type
power shift
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
L5030 Glide Shift (GST) power shift speeds

Dimensions

Kubota L5030 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26
Dimensions
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
ROPS Shipping
3705 lbs 1680 kg
Cab Shipping
4090 lbs 1855 kg
ROPS Operating
3,800 lbs 1723 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1891
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
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe
Kubota BL4690B Backhoe
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
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

Photos

Kubota model L5030 with LA853 loader

Kubota model L5030 with LA853 loader

Kubota L5030 tractor

Kubota L5030 tractor

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

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