Compare/Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota L5240

Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota L5240

Verdict: Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota L5240

The Kubota KL5550 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 KL5550 is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 3,902 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 KL5550 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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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Kubota

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Rated power

54 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

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

Original price

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$29,761 (2011)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

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

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

3.4x inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

30F and 20RReference

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

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Transmission

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HST PlusReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-952@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

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

194 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

1819 kgReference

1920 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

353 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

248 cmReference

Height (cab)

226 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

114 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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55 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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

54.3 hpReference

54 hpReference

Rated Power

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52 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,270@2,700 RPMReference

540@2,550 RPMReference

PTO Power

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45 hpReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

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 maximum lift capacity

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1,750.9 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

226.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

353.6 cmReference

321.1 cmReference

Overall Width

153.4 cmReference

170.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,819.8 kgReference

9,911.1 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

143 cmReference

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

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Variants

L5240HST

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ROPSReference

L5240HSTC

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cabReference

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

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.