Kubota

Kubota L5240

The Kubota L5240 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2007 onwards as part of the L40 Series. It features a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 52 hp net and 54 hp gross power. The tractor uses a hydrostatic HST Plus transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds across 3 ranges. It has four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, and mechanical wet disc brakes. The L5240 offers a semi-independent mid PTO linked with the rear PTO, and a variety of attachments including snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. It is available in ROPS and cab variants, with a wheelbase of 75.4 inches and weight ranging from 3,902 lbs (ROPS) to 4,233 lbs (cab).

Power54 hp

Founded2007 - 2017

ModelL5240

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota L5240

Power

Engine (net)	52 hp (38.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	45 hp (33.6 kW)
Engine (gross)	54 hp (40.3 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	44x18-20, 610R470
Industrial rear	17.5L-24
Lawn/turf front	29x12.50-15, 305R343
Industrial front	10-16.5
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	2600
Bore/Stroke	3.4x inches (86 x 102 mm)
Power (net)	52 hp (38.8 kW)
Displacement	148.5 ci (2.4 L)
Manufacturer	Kubota
Oil capacity	9.9 qts (9.4 L)
Power (gross)	54 hp (40.3 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	8.7 qts (8.2 L)

Capacity

Fuel	14.3 gal (54.1 L)
Front axle	9.5 qts (9.0 L)
Hydraulic system	11.9 gal (45.0 L)

Variants

L5240HST	ROPS
L5240HSTC	cab

Dimensions

Width	67.3 inches (170 cm)
Length	126.4 inches (321 cm)
Weight	3,902 lbs (ROPS) (1769 kg), 4,233 lbs (cab) (1920 kg)
Wheelbase	75.4 inches (191 cm)
Rear tread	52.2 to 56.3 inches (132 to 143 cm)
Front tread	52.8 inches (134 cm)
Height (ROPS)	98 inches (248 cm)
Ground clearance	15.7 inches (39 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	582
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	45, 55 (cab)

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Valves	2 to 3
Capacity	11.9 gal (45.0 L)
Pump flow	9.8 gpm (37.1 lpm)
Total flow	14.7 gpm (55.6 lpm)
Steering flow	4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC.
Drive	Four-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical 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
Original price	$29,761 (2011)
Years produced	2007 - ????

Attachments

Overview	Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader, Backhoe. The front-mounted sweeper and snowblower require the mid PTO.
84" Blade	front-mount, 84 inches width (213 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
LA854 Loader	2,489 lbs lift (full at pin) (1129 kg), 1,878 lbs lift (full at 500mm) (851 kg), 4,195 lbs breakout (at 500mm) (1902 kg), 45° dump, 22.4 inches reach (dumped) (56 cm), 75.7 inches reach (ground) (192 cm), 42° rollback, 112.3 inches height (at pin) (285 cm), 88.9 inches clearance (dumped) (225 cm), raise: 4.2s, dump: 2.3s, lower: 2.8s, rollback: 3.5s, Attachment: J2513 Quick-Coupler (optional), Bucket width: 72 inches (182 cm)
72" Snow blower	72 inches width (182 cm), dual-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift
Kubota BH92 Backhoe	Backhoe type: Kubota BH92 Backhoe, 2-Foot flat digging depth: 109.8 inches (278 cm), Reach from pivot: 150.4 inches (382 cm), Loading height: 84.3 inches (214 cm), Bucket force: 4,548 lbs (2062 kg), Dipperstick force: 2,698 lbs (1223 kg)

Transmission

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	47.6 qts (45.0 L)
Transmission	HST Plus

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