Overview
The Kubota L5740 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 2007 to the present, offered in both ROPS and cab variants. It is powered by a 2.4L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 59 gross horsepower and 50 claimed PTO horsepower. The tractor features an HST Plus hydrostatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system with a Category I/II rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The liquid-cooled turbocharged diesel engine operates at a rated 2700 RPM, delivering 57 net horsepower and supporting an independent rear PTO at 540 RPM.
Transmission and Drivetrain Configuration:
Equipped with an HST Plus hydrostatic transmission, the unit provides infinite forward and reverse gears in three ranges alongside standard four-wheel drive and a differential lock.
Hydraulic System and Lift Capacity:
The open center hydraulic system produces a total flow of 14.7 gpm, enabling a rear lift capacity of 2,980 lbs at 24 inches and 3,860 lbs at the hitch ends.
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 | $30,971 (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) | 59 hp (44.0 kW) |
| Power (net) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 59 hp (44.0 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 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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| 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 | 9.8 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 | I/II |
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 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 52.8 inches (134 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 15.7 inches (39 cm) |
| Height | 101 inches (256 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 | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 3902 to 4223 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: 13.6-28 |
Kubota L5740 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Variants
| L5740HST | ROPS |
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| L5740HSTC | cab |