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.
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
Weight
4WD Cab:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
2WD ROPS:3153 lbs (1430 kg)
4WD ROPS:3395 lbs (1539 kg)
Capacity
Fuel:11.6 gal (43.9 L)
Front axle:6.9 qts (6.5 L)
Hydraulic system:11.1 gal (42.0 L)
Variants
L3240F:2WD
L3240DT:4WD
L3240GST:4WD, 12 speed
L3240HST:hydro
L3240HSTC:hydro cab
Dimensions
Width:59.8 inches (151 cm)
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
Battery CCA:490
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:40, 55 (cab)
Hydraulics
Type:open center
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.
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.
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.
72" Blade
Model:Kubota L2172
Mount:front-mount
Width:72 inches (182 cm)
Features:hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
LA514 Loader
Dump time:1.3s
Attachment:J2513 Quick-Coupler (optional)
Dump angle:41°
Lower time:2.2s
Raise time:2.7s
Bucket width:66 inches (167 cm)
Rollback time:1.6s
Reach (dumped):23.3 inches (59 cm)
Reach (ground):61.7 inches (156 cm)
Rollback angle:30°
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 time:1.3s
Attachment:J2513 Quick-Coupler (optional)
Dump angle:45°
Lower time:2.2s
Raise time:3.3s
Bucket width:72 inches (182 cm)
Rollback time:2.1s
Reach (dumped):25.9 inches (65 cm)
Reach (ground):72.3 inches (183 cm)
Rollback angle:42°
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
Type:mid-mount Kubota RC72
Blades:3-blade
Weight:463 lbs (210 kg)
Cut height:1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
Cutting width:72 inches (182 cm)
62" Snow blower
Type:dual-stage
Model:Kubota L2194
Mount:front-mount
Width:62 inches (157 cm)
Features:hydraulic-lift
Kubota BH76 Backhoe
Type:Kubota BH76 Backhoe
Bucket force:3,339 lbs (1514 kg)
Loading height:64.4 inches (163 cm)
Reach from pivot:120.5 inches (306 cm)
Dipperstick force:2,097 lbs (951 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:91 inches (231 cm)
Kubota BH77 Backhoe
Type:Kubota BH77 Backhoe
Bucket force:3,421 lbs (1551 kg)
Loading height:67.2 inches (170 cm)
Reach from pivot:124.2 inches (315 cm)
Dipperstick force:2,190 lbs (993 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:92.5 inches (234 cm)
Transmission
Options:hydrostatic, 8-speed, 12-speed
HST Plus
Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Notes:Controlled 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 capacity:44.4 qts (42.0 L)
FST sync shuttle
Gears:8 forward and reverse
Notes:Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) with shuttle.