Overview
The Kubota L4240 is a versatile compact utility tractor produced between 2007 and 2013, featuring a 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine providing up to 44 gross horsepower. It offers exceptional flexibility for farm tasks with its four-wheel drive system and multiple transmission options, including the HST Plus, FST sync shuttle, and Glide Shift.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Material Handling:
Equipped with a rear lift capacity of up to 3,860 lbs at the ends and compatibility with front-end loaders and backhoes, this tractor is built for significant load-bearing operations.
All-Season Property Maintenance:
The 14.7 gpm total hydraulic flow and independent rear PTO support a range of attachments like snowblowers and blades, making it effective for year-round land management.
Varied Terrain Applications:
With standard four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, and diverse tire options including ag, industrial, and turf, it is well-suited for diverse ground conditions and specialized surfaces.
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 | $23,949 (2011) |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches (86 x 91 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
| Description | Kubota / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 134.1 ci (2.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8.7 qts (8.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Power (net) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) / 8 forward and reverse / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 45.6 qts (43.2 L) / 45.6 qts (43.2 L) / 45.6 qts (43.2 L) |
| Transmission | HST Plus / FST sync shuttle / Glide Shift (GST) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 12-speed |
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 | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.4 gal (43.1 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) | 2,760 lbs (1251 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3,860 lbs (1750 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
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 | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 94.4 inches (239 cm) |
| Length | 121.5 inches (308 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50.6 to 60.2 inches (128 to 152 cm) |
| Weight | 3,527 lbs (DT) (1599 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.6 inches (189 cm) |
| Width | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.3-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| Weight | 3527 to 4001 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 74.6 inches (189 cm) |
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
Kubota L4240 attachments
| Description | snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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Variants
| L4240DT | 8-speed |
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| L4240GST | 12-speed |
| L4240HST | hydro |
| L4240HSTC | hydro cab |