Overview
The Kubota L5240 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2007 to the present, powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine providing 54 gross horsepower. It features an HST Plus three-range hydrostatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system with a rear lift capacity of 2,980 pounds at 24 inches. The model is available in both ROPS and Grand CAB variants and supports a variety of front and rear attachments.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The L5240 utilizes an HST Plus hydrostatic transmission with three ranges providing infinite speeds in forward and reverse, paired with standard four-wheel drive.
Hydraulic and Hitch Performance:
The open center hydraulic system delivers a total flow of 14.7 gpm, supporting a Category II/I rear hitch with a rated lift capacity of 3,860 pounds at the ends.
PTO and Implementation:
Equipped with a 540 RPM independent rear PTO and an optional 2000 RPM semi-independent mid PTO, the tractor is listed for use with snowblowers, blades, front-end loaders, and backhoes.
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 | $29,761 (2011) |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x 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) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| Power (net) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Oil capacity | 47.6 qts (45.0 L) |
| Transmission | HST Plus |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC. |
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| 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 | 9.8 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) | 2,980 lbs (1351 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3,860 lbs (1750 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/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 | 3,902 lbs (ROPS) (1769 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Width | 67.3 inches (170 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-26 |
| Weight | 3902 to 4233 pounds |
| 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 L5240 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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L5240 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number decal on the left side of the L5240 tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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Variants
| L5240HST | ROPS |
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| L5240HSTC | cab |