Compare/Kubota KL5150-PC vs Kubota L5240

Kubota KL5150-PC vs Kubota L5240

Verdict: Kubota KL5150-PC vs Kubota L5240

The Kubota KL5150-PC and the Kubota L5240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Kubota L5240 is the lighter machine (3,902 kg vs 3,968 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5240 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL5150-PC is the newer design (2010 vs 2007). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

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.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Original price

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$29,761 (2011)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Variants

KL5150

wheeledReference

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KL5150-PC

half-trackReference

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L5240HST

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ROPSReference

L5240HSTC

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cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine

40.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

40.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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40.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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40.3 kWReference

Oil capacity

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45.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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HST PlusReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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hydrostatic - infinite forward and infinite reverse (3-range)Reference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-990@2700Reference

540@2550Reference

PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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45.0 LReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1750 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1351 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

3968 to 4398 poundsReference

1920 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

14.9-26Reference

Ag front

8.3-20Reference

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Ag rear

400mm tracksReference

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Length

352 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

164 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

248 cmReference

Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1799 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1994 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

122 cmReference

132 to 143 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

Lawn/turf front

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305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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610R470Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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55 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Capacities

Fuel

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54.1 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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9.9 qtsReference

Kubota L5240 attachments

L5240 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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382 cmReference

Loading height

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214 cmReference

Bucket force

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2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1223 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

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54 hpReference

Rated Power

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52 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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45 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14.7 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,750.9 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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248.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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321.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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170.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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9,911.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-26Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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134.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.