Overview
The Kubota L5030 is a compact utility tractor manufactured in Japan from 2003 to 2007, powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 52.2 gross horsepower. This four-wheel drive model features an open center hydraulic system with 14.7 gpm total flow and was available with either a 12-speed Glide Shift power shift or a 3-range hydrostatic transmission. Performance was verified in Nebraska Tractor Test 1891, documenting a tested PTO power of 45.89 hp at rated engine speed.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Efficiency:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1891, the L5030 achieved a tested PTO power of 45.89 hp with a fuel consumption rate of 3.2 gallons per hour at rated engine speed.
Lifting and Hydraulic Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a Category II/I rear hitch providing 2980 lbs of lift capacity at 24 inches, supported by a 9.8 gpm pump flow and 4.9 gpm steering flow.
Mechanical Configuration and Variants:
Available in L5030GST and L5030HSTC variants, the platform supports optional configurations including a two-post ROPS or Grand Cab and compatibility with front-end loaders and backhoes.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.425x4.031 inches (87 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 23.8:1 |
| Description | Kubota V2403 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 148.6 ci (2.4 L) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power (gross) | 52.2 hp (38.9 kW) |
| Power (net) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| 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) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | Kubota Glide Shift (GST) |
| Type | hydrostatic / power shift |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shift |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Grand Cab optional |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| 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 | 3 OptOptional |
Hitch
| Control | position control with optional draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2980 lbs (1351 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2550 |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Cab Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 52.8 inches (134 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 15.9 inches (40 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 89.4 inches (227 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 92.7 inches (235 cm) |
| Length | 126.2 inches (320 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52.2/56.3 inches (132/143 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Width | 67.3 inches (170 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-26 |
| Weight | 3705 to 4090 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 |
Kubota L5030 Weight
| Cab Shipping | 4090 lbs (1855 kg) |
|---|---|
| ROPS Operating | 3,800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| ROPS Shipping | 3705 lbs (1680 kg) |
Kubota L5030 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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L5030 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1891
| Description | Diesel Glideshift 4WDNovember 14 - 16, 2006Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1891 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 45.89 hp (34.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 44.80 hp (33.4 kW) |
References
| Description | Grand L 30 Series published in 2004, by Kubota* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Variants
| L5030GST | Glide-shift |
|---|---|
| L5030HST | hydrostatic |
| L5030HSTC | hydrostatic with cab |