Kubota L3240
The Kubota L3240 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2007 to 2013 as part of the L40 Series. It features a 1.6L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 34 hp gross and 32 hp net power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including hydrostatic, 8-speed, and 12-speed Glide Shift. It has a semi-independent mid PTO linked with the rear PTO, and comes in 2WD and 4WD variants. The L3240 supports various attachments such as a 72" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, loaders, and backhoes, making it versatile for different tasks. It has a fuel capacity of 11.6 gallons and hydraulic capacity of 11.1 gallons. The tractor weighs between 3153 to 3748 pounds depending on configuration and features hydrostatic power steering and wet disc brakes.
Power34 hp
Founded2007 - 2013
ModelL3240
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L3240
Power
| Engine (net) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 355/80-D20, 41-18LLXx16.1, 41x18--20 |
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| Industrial rear | 420/70-24 (4WD) |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15, 27-10.50LLx15, 29x12.50-15 |
| Industrial front | 10x16.5 (4WD) |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.5Lx15. Rear: 12.4x24 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24 |
Engine
| Type | Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel |
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Weight
| 4WD Cab | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
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| 2WD ROPS | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS | 3395 lbs (1539 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 11.6 gal (43.9 L) |
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| Front axle | 6.9 qts (6.5 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 11.1 gal (42.0 L) |
Variants
| L3240F | 2WD |
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| L3240DT | 4WD |
| L3240GST | 4WD, 12 speed |
| L3240HST | hydro |
| L3240HSTC | hydro cab |
Dimensions
| Width | 59.8 inches (151 cm) |
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| Height | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 119.3 inches (303 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 114.8 inches (291 cm) |
| Rear tread | 47.2 to 58.3 inches (119 to 148 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.3 inches (181 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 47.6 to 59.4 inches (120 to 150 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 490 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40, 55 (cab) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 2 to 3 |
| Capacity | 11.1 gal (42.0 L) |
| Pump flow | 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13.2 gpm (50.0 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Grand cab on L3240HSTC. Optional radio/CD player. |
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| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power steering |
Production
| Notes | 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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| Series | L40 Series |
| Category | Compact Utility tractor |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Original price | $17,000 in 2011 |
| Years produced | 2007 - 2013 |
Attachments
| Overview | 72" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Kubota LA514 loader, Kubota LA724 loader, Backhoe. The mid-mount mower and front-mount snowblower require the optional mid PTO. Additional Kubota-specified attachments included a 60-inch rotary tiller and 72-inch front-mount broom. |
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| 72" Blade | ModelKubota L2172 Mountfront-mount Width72 inches (182 cm) Featureshydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
| LA514 Loader | Dump time1.3s AttachmentJ2513 Quick-Coupler (optional) Dump angle41° Lower time2.2s Raise time2.7s Bucket width66 inches (167 cm) Rollback time1.6s Reach (dumped)23.3 inches (59 cm) Reach (ground)61.7 inches (156 cm) Rollback angle30° Height (at pin)96.4 inches (244 cm) Clearance (dumped)78.2 inches (198 cm) Lift (full at pin)1,351 lbs (612 kg) Breakout (at 500mm)2,835 lbs (1285 kg) Lift (full at 500mm)1,021 lbs (463 kg) |
| LA724 Loader | Dump time1.3s AttachmentJ2513 Quick-Coupler (optional) Dump angle45° Lower time2.2s Raise time3.3s Bucket width72 inches (182 cm) Rollback time2.1s Reach (dumped)25.9 inches (65 cm) Reach (ground)72.3 inches (183 cm) Rollback angle42° Height (at pin)101.1 inches (256 cm) Clearance (dumped)77.2 inches (196 cm) Lift (full at pin)1,792 lbs (812 kg) Breakout (at 500mm)3,267 lbs (1481 kg) Lift (full at 500mm)1,360 lbs (616 kg) |
| 72" Mower deck | Typemid-mount Kubota RC72 Blades3-blade Weight463 lbs (210 kg) Cut height1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) Cutting width72 inches (182 cm) |
| 62" Snow blower | Typedual-stage ModelKubota L2194 Mountfront-mount Width62 inches (157 cm) Featureshydraulic-lift |
| Kubota BH76 Backhoe | TypeKubota BH76 Backhoe Bucket force3,339 lbs (1514 kg) Loading height64.4 inches (163 cm) Reach from pivot120.5 inches (306 cm) Dipperstick force2,097 lbs (951 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth91 inches (231 cm) |
| Kubota BH77 Backhoe | TypeKubota BH77 Backhoe Bucket force3,421 lbs (1551 kg) Loading height67.2 inches (170 cm) Reach from pivot124.2 inches (315 cm) Dipperstick force2,190 lbs (993 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth92.5 inches (234 cm) |
Transmission
| Options | hydrostatic, 8-speed, 12-speed |
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| HST Plus | Typehydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range) NotesControlled by treadle foot pedal, cruise control standard with left-hand lever. Three range with Hydro Dual Speed, a high/low power shift controlled by left-hand lever. Auto Hydro Dual speed allows automatic control to match load. Stall Guard maintains engine RPMs by reducing speed under load. HST Response Control adjusts acceleration rates. Auto Throttle Advance links engine RPMs to transmission, so that the throttle increases when speed is increased. Oil capacity44.4 qts (42.0 L) |
| FST sync shuttle | Gears8 forward and reverse NotesFour gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) with shuttle. Oil capacity44.4 qts (42.0 L) |
| Glide Shift (GST) | Gears12 forward and 8 reverse Oil capacity44.4 qts (42.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3,750 lbs (1701 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,650 lbs (1202 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | semi-independent (Optional) |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 540@2550 |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
