Overview
The Kubota L3240 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2007 to 2013, offering both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with ROPS or a Grand Cab. It is powered by a 1.6L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 34 gross horsepower and features multiple transmission options including HST Plus, FST sync shuttle, and Glide Shift (GST). The tractor is equipped with a Category I rear hitch providing a lift capacity of up to 3,750 pounds at the ends and a total hydraulic flow of 13.2 gpm.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drivetrain Configuration:
The L3240 is listed with three distinct transmission systems—HST Plus, FST sync shuttle, and Glide Shift (GST)—and is available in 2WD or 4WD variants to suit different mechanical requirements.
Hydraulic and Lift Specifications:
This model features an open center hydraulic system with a pump flow of 8.3 gpm and a rear lift capacity of 2,650 pounds at 24 inches behind the lift points.
Power Take-Off and Engine Output:
The 100.5 ci diesel engine is rated at 2,700 RPM, delivering a claimed 26.5 hp at the gear PTO or 25 hp at the hydro PTO, supported by an independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $17,000 in 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. |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.34x inches (85 x 91 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 6.3 qts (6.0 L) |
| Description | Kubota / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 100.5 ci (1.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
| Power (net) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) with shuttle. |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 8 forward and reverse / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 44.4 qts (42.0 L) / 44.4 qts (42.0 L) / 44.4 qts (42.0 L) |
| Transmission | HST Plus / FST sync shuttle / Glide Shift (GST) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Grand cab on L3240HSTC. Optional radio/CD player. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Capacity
| Front axle | 6.9 qts (6.5 L) |
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| Fuel | 11.6 gal (43.9 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 11.1 gal (42.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.1 gal (42.0 L) |
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| Pump flow | 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13.2 gpm (50.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,650 lbs (1202 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3,750 lbs (1701 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2550 |
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| Mid PTO | semi-independent *Optional. |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 490 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 47.6 to 59.4 inches (120 to 150 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 119.3 inches (303 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 114.8 inches (291 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Height | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| Rear tread | 47.2 to 58.3 inches (119 to 148 cm) |
| Width | 59.8 inches (151 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Weight | 3153 to 3748 pounds |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.5Lx15. Rear: 12.4x24 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24 |
| Industrial front | 10x16.5 (4WD) |
| Industrial rear | 420/70-24 (4WD) |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 355/80-D20 |
Kubota L3240 Weight
| 2WD ROPS | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
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| 4WD Cab | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS | 3395 lbs (1539 kg) |
Kubota L3240 attachments
| Description | 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Variants
| L3240DT | 4WD |
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| L3240F | 2WD |
| L3240GST | 4WD, 12 speed |
| L3240HST | hydro |
| L3240HSTC | hydro cab |