Compare/Kubota L4240 vs Kubota M4030

Kubota L4240 vs Kubota M4030

Verdict: Kubota L4240 vs Kubota M4030

The Kubota L4240 and the Kubota M4030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. Kubota L4240 is the lighter machine (3,527 kg vs 4,078 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L4240 is the newer design (2007 vs 1986). 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

Fit score

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Kubota

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Rated power

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

Drawbar performanceReference

Original price

$23,949 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Variants

L4240DT

8-speedReference

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L4240GST

12-speedReference

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L4240HST

hydroReference

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L4240HSTC

hydro cabReference

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M4030DT

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4WDReference

M4030F

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standardReference

M4030L

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low profileReference

M4030SU

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special utilityReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power (net)

31.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

43.2 LReference

56.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.5 LReference

8.2 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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27.2 kWReference

Power

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35.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.8 kWReference

Max power

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27.2 kWReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

27.2 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

56.4 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

open centerReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

56.4 LReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

1799 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

540@2194Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Pressure

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181.3 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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32.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

50.0 LReference

64.0 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

50 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

8.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

1814 kgReference

4078 to 4806 poundsReference

Front tire

8.3-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

13.6-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 (4WD Low Profile)Reference

Lawn/turf front

12R13.5Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

168 cmReference

184 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

130 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

Rear tread

128 to 152 cmReference

150 to 189 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-10. Rear: 18.4-16 (2WD Low Profile)Reference

2WD

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1849 kgReference

4WD

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2180 kgReference

Ballasted

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3345 kgReference

Kubota L4240 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

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Loading height

214 cmReference

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Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

44 hpReference

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Rated Power

42 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

36.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.7 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,750.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

239.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

308.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

168.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

10,162.5 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

50.6 to 60.2 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

130 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota M4030 attachments

Kubota M4030 Height

Hood

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134 cmReference

Exhaust

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224 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2573 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.