Overview
The Kubota L4740 is a versatile compact utility tractor produced between 2007 and 2013, offering a 49 hp 4-cylinder diesel engine and four-wheel drive. Available with both Glide Shift and HST Plus transmissions, it provides a robust rear lift capacity of up to 3,860 lbs, making it a powerful choice for diverse farm and utility applications.
Ideal Applications
Lifting and Material Handling:
With a rear lift capacity of 2,756 lbs at 24 inches and compatibility with front-end loaders and backhoes, this tractor is well-suited for heavy-duty lifting and excavation tasks.
Ground Maintenance and Snow Removal:
The availability of lawn/turf tires and specialized attachments like snowblowers and blades allows the L4740 to effectively manage large-scale property maintenance in varying weather conditions.
Implement Operation:
Equipped with an independent rear PTO providing 41.5 hp and a total hydraulic flow of 14.7 gpm, this machine efficiently powers a wide range of rear-mounted implements and hydraulic tools.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / 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 |
| Original price | $27,259 (2011) |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x4.0 inches (86 x 102 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 8.7 qts (8.2 L) |
| Description | Kubota / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 148.5 ci (2.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8.7 qts (8.2 L) |
| Power | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 49 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 49 hp (36.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 41.5 hp (30.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 45.6 qts (43.2 L) / 45.6 qts (43.2 L) |
| Transmission | HST Plus / Glide Shift (GST) |
| Type | hydrostatic / power shift |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shift |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on L4740HSTC |
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| Differential lock | rear standard |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Capacity
| Front axle | 9.5 qts (9.0 L) |
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| Fuel | 14.3 gal (54.1 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
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| Pump flow | 9.8 gpm (37.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.7 gpm (55.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,756 lbs (1250 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3,860 lbs (1750 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 | 582 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
| Height | 100.6 inches (255 cm) |
| Length | 123.8 inches (314 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50.6 to 60.2 inches (128 to 152 cm) |
| Weight | 3,751 lbs (GST) (1701 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.6 inches (189 cm) |
| Width | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.3-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| Weight | 3751 to 4001 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 74.6 inches (189 cm) |
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
Kubota L4740 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Variants
| L4740GST | gear |
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| L4740HST | hydro |
| L4740HSTC | hydro cab |