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Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota L4240

Verdict: Kubota L1-455 vs Kubota L4240

The Kubota L1-455 and the Kubota L4240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L4240 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. Kubota L4240 is the lighter machine (3,527 kg vs 3,682 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4240 holds more fuel (50 L vs 46.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L4240 is the newer design (2007 vs 1987). In short: choose the Kubota L4240 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L1-455 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

43 hp

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.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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$23,949 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Variants

L1-455D

4WDReference

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L1-455DN

loader-compatibleReference

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L4240DT

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8-speedReference

L4240GST

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12-speedReference

L4240HST

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hydroReference

L4240HSTC

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hydro cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

46.2 LReference

50 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 82 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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31.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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31.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Oil capacity

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43.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 15 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.3 kWReference

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Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1196@2600Reference

540@2550Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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27.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.1 LReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Capacity

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43.1 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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1251 kgReference

Mid PTO

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semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

3682 to 3924 poundsReference

1814 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

8.3-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32 (DN)Reference

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Length

355 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

168 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

217 cmReference

239 cmReference

2WD Weight

1670 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1779 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

114 to 146 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 161 cmReference

128 to 152 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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12R13.5Reference

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

Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

Front tread

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130 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

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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50.0 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.7 qtsReference

Kubota L4240 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

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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44 hpReference

Rated Power

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42 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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36.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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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 IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,750.9 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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239.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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308.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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168.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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10,162.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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50.6 to 60.2 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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130 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.