Overview
The Kubota L5460 is a compact utility farm tractor manufactured from 2013 to 2025, offered in both ROPS and Grand Cab configurations. It features a 2.4L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 56 gross horsepower and utilizes a three-range hydrostatic transmission system.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Layout:
The HST Plus hydrostatic transmission includes three ranges and a Hydro Dual Speed Hi-Lo system for rapid speed switching within a range via a lever or automatic control.
Rear Lift and Hydraulics:
This model is equipped with a Category I rear hitch capable of lifting 2,976 pounds at 24 inches, supported by a total hydraulic flow of 14.1 gpm.
Engine and PTO Output:
The 148.5 cubic inch Tier IV engine delivers a net 54 horsepower and is rated for a claimed 46.5 horsepower at the independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $42,046 in 2025 |
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| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 13.5 gal (51.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x4.0 inches (86 x 102 mm) |
| Description | Kubota / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 148.5 ci (2.4 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Power (net) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 46.5 hp (34.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Transmission | HST Plus Hydrostatic transmission with three ranges plus Hydro Dual Speed Hi-Lo. The Dual Speed allows rapid switching between two speeds in range, either automatically or with a lever on the steering column. |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post foldable ROPS. Grand Cab with air-conditioning optional. |
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| Description | Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9.4 gpm (35.6 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.1 gpm (53.4 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position control, draft control optional |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | optional |
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| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Cab Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Weight | 4365 lbs (1979 kg) |
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| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front tread | 52.8 inches (134 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 98 inches (248 cm) |
| Length | 126.4 inches (321 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52.2/56.3 inches (132/143 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 3990 lbs (1809 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Width | 67.3 inches (min) (170 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-26 |
| Weight | 3990 to 4365 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Ag front | 9.5-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-26 |
Kubota L5460 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | New Grand L60 Series published in 2020, by Kubota |
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Variants
| L5460HST | ROPS |
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| L5460HSTC | cab |