Compare/Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5040

Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5040

Verdict: Kubota KL53Z vs Kubota L5040

The Kubota KL53Z and the Kubota L5040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota L5040 is the lighter machine (1,725 kg vs 1,920 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5040 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 48.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL53Z is the newer design (2012 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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Fit & specs

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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$28,871 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Variants

KL53Z

wheeledReference

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KL53Z-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine

39.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

39.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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45.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Transmission

Dual DriveReference

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Type

continuously-varaible transmissionReference

open centerReference

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

CVTReference

Semi-PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

forward and reverse options

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Glide Shift - 12F and 8RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-763@2600Reference

540@2550Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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35.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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53.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1669 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 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

194 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

1725 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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

Length

347 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

248 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

120 to 143 cmReference

132 to 143 cmReference

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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45Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

45.0 LReference

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

Power

Max Power

52.3 hpReference

52 hpReference

Rated Power

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50 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,286@2,600 rpmReference

540@2,550 RPMReference

PTO Power

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44 hpReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14.1 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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4.7 gpm (9.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,669.2 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

230.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

347.5 cmReference

321.1 cmReference

Overall Width

154.9 cmReference

170.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,920.1 kgReference

9,659.6 cmReference

Overall Height

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248.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

14.9-26Reference

Rear wheel tread range

47.6 to 56.3 inchesReference

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

134.1 cmReference

General

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

AvailableReference

Kubota L5040 attachments

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

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.