Kubota L5240
The Kubota L5240 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): 52 hp / 38.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 54 hp / 40.3 kW. Transmission: HST Plus. Operating weight: 3,902 lbs (ROPS) 1769 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 52 hp / 38.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 54 hp / 40.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
14.3 gal
54.1 L
Transmission
HST Plus
Operating Weight
3,902 lbs (ROPS)
1769 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price | $29,761 (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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L5240HST | ROPS |
L5240HSTC | cab |
Kubota L5240 Engine | |
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Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
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Kubota L5240 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Kubota L5240 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
Engine (net) | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC. | |
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 | 9.8 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 |
Rear lift (at ends) | 3,860 lbs
1750 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,980 lbs
1351 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 | 3902 to 4233 pounds |
Front tire | 9.5-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 45 |
55 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 582 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
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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 | 3.4x inches
86 x 102 mm |
Power (net) | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9.9 qts
9.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.7 qts
8.2 L |
Transmission
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Transmission — HST Plus
Transmission | HST Plus |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 47.6 qts
45.0 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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Dimensions
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Kubota L5240 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 | 3,902 lbs (ROPS)
1769 kg |
4,233 lbs (cab)
1920 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
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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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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota L5240.
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 L5240 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota L5240.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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