Compare/Kubota L5030 vs Kubota L5040

Kubota L5030 vs Kubota L5040

Verdict: Kubota L5030 vs Kubota L5040

The Kubota L5030 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 3,705 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 43.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5040 is the newer design (2007 vs 2003). 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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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

PTO performanceReference

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

L5030GST

Glide-shiftReference

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L5030HST

hydrostaticReference

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L5030HSTC

hydrostatic with cabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

38.9 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.9 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

23.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

34.2 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.425x4.031 inchesReference

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

Compression ratio

23.8:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Oil capacity

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45.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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8.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Kubota Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

GearReference

Semi-PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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Glide Shift - 12F and 8RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gross PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

31.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

34.2 kWReference

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Type

power shiftReference

open centerReference

Valves

3Reference

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

35.6 lpmReference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

53.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

17.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1351 kgReference

1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

33.4 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1669 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

Weight

3705 to 4090 poundsReference

1725 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

320 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

248 cmReference

Height (cab)

227 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

Rear tread

132/143 cmReference

132 to 143 cmReference

ROPS Shipping

1680 kgReference

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Cab Shipping

1855 kgReference

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ROPS Operating

1723 kgReference

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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

Kubota L5030 attachments

L5030 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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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

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH90 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

251 cmReference

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Digging depth

276 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

372 cmReference

382 cmReference

Loading height

242 cmReference

214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1755 kgReference

2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1176 kgReference

1223 kgReference

Kubota BH90 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

11.7 l/hourReference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

148.6 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

Rated Power

50 hpReference

Max Power

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52 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

PTO Power

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44 hpReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

3 valvesReference

2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

4.7 gpm (9.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

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14.1 gpmReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,669.2 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

235.5 cmReference

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Overall Height

235.5 cmReference

248.9 cmReference

Overall Length

320.5 cmReference

321.1 cmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

Turning radius

3 mReference

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Overall weight

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9,659.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

Rear wheel tread range

143 cmReference

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Kubota L5040 attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

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.