Compare/Kubota L5040 vs Kubota M5140

Kubota L5040 vs Kubota M5140

Verdict: Kubota L5040 vs Kubota M5140

The Kubota L5040 and the Kubota M5140 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 4,240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M5140 holds more fuel (90.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota M5140 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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Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears with high and low ranges. Clutchless power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Gears (1-4) are synchronized.Reference

Original price

$28,871 (2011)Reference

$21,432 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

rear standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4X4 MFWD 4WDReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

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Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

6.2 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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EGRReference

Starter

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electricReference

Emissions compliance

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Interim Tier IV | EGRReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

Hydraulic-ShuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

Glide Shift - 12F and 8RReference

semi synchronized -8F and 8R | power shuttle - 8F and 8RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

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wet discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Type

open centerReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

40.1 LReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

65.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

23.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1669 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

540@2295Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

90.1 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

8.0 LReference

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

90.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

8.5 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

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Weight

1725 kgReference

4240 to 5160 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

6.50-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9-28 (2WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

27x9.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

208 cmReference

Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

134 cmReference

141 to 151 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

132 to 171 cmReference

Height (cab)

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214 cmReference

Kubota L5040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

45Reference

60 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Charging system

—

alternatorReference

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

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Two-post ROPS with optional canopyReference

Power

Max Power

52 hpReference

Rated Power

50 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

44 hpReference

46 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

540@2,295 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.1 gpmReference

17.2 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

4.7 gpm (9.4 gpm)Reference

6.1 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,669.2 kgReference

1,905.1 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

362.5 cmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,659.6 cmReference

1,923.2 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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214.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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208.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

14.9-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

52 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

6.50-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

55.9 to 71.7 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Variants

M5140F

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2WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M5140FC

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2WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M5140DT

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4WD ROPS sync-shuttleReference

M5140HD

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4WD ROPS hyd-shuttleReference

M5140DTC

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4WD cab sync-shuttleReference

M5140HDC

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4WD cab hyd-shuttleReference

Kubota M5140 attachments

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.