Overview
The Kubota L5040 is a four-wheel drive compact utility tractor produced between 2007 and 2013, featuring a 2.4L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a 12-speed Glide Shift Transmission and a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2,760 lbs at 24 inches.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Output:
The 148.5 cubic inch diesel engine produces a gross 52 hp and net 50 hp, with a claimed 44 hp available at the independent rear PTO.
Hydraulic System Performance:
The open center hydraulic system provides a total flow of 14.1 gpm, consisting of 9.4 gpm for implements and 4.7 gpm for steering.
Transmission and Physical Configuration:
The machine operates with a 12-speed Glide Shift Transmission, weighs 3,803 lbs, and features a 75.4-inch wheelbase with hydrostatic power steering.
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 | $28,871 (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 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 148.5 ci (2.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.9 qts (9.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Power (net) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 8 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 47.6 qts (45.0 L) |
| Transmission | Glide Shift (GST) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | 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 | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
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| Pump flow | 9.4 gpm (35.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.1 gpm (53.4 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,760 lbs (1251 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3,680 lbs (1669 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 | 52.8 inches (134 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 15.7 inches (39 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 98 inches (248 cm) |
| Length | 126.4 inches (321 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52.2 to 56.3 inches (132 to 143 cm) |
| Weight | 3,803 lbs (1725 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Width | 67.3 inches (170 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-26 |
| Weight | 3,803 lbs (1725 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26 |
Kubota L5040 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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