Kubota L5040
The Kubota L5040 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 148.5 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 50 hp / 37.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 52 hp / 38.8 kW. Transmission: Glide Shift (GST). Operating weight: 3,803 lbs 1725 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 50 hp / 37.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 52 hp / 38.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
14.3 gal
54.1 L
Transmission
Glide Shift (GST)
Operating Weight
3,803 lbs
1725 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 | $28,871 (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. | |
Kubota L5040 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Kubota L5040 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Kubota L5040 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | standard |
Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 14.3 gal
54.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.9 gal
45.0 L |
Front axle | 9.5 qts
9.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.9 gal
45.0 L |
Valves | 2 to 3 |
Pump flow | 9.4 gpm
35.6 lpm |
Total flow | 14.1 gpm
53.4 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.7 gpm
17.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3,680 lbs
1669 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 | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3,803 lbs
1725 kg |
Front tire | 9.5-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 45 |
Battery CCA | 582 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 148.5 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 148.5 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4x4.0 inches
86 x 102 mm |
Power (net) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Power (gross) | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9.9 qts
9.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.7 qts
8.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Glide Shift (GST)
Transmission | Glide Shift (GST) |
Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
Oil capacity | 47.6 qts
45.0 L |
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Dimensions
Kubota L5040 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 |
Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 |
305R343 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
610R470 | |
Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Length | 126.4 inches
321 cm |
Width | 67.3 inches
170 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 98 inches
248 cm |
Weight | 3,803 lbs
1725 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.7 inches
39 cm |
Front tread | 52.8 inches
134 cm |
Rear tread | 52.2 to 56.3 inches
132 to 143 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 |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L5040.
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 L5040 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L5040.
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 hp / 38.8 kW
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