Compare/Kubota L5240 vs Kubota M4900

Kubota L5240 vs Kubota M4900

Verdict: Kubota L5240 vs Kubota M4900

The Kubota L5240 and the Kubota M4900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Kubota M4900 is the lighter machine (3,748 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 M4900 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L5240 is the newer design (2007 vs 2001). 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

Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

54 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

Four synchronized gears in two range with synchronized shuttle.Reference

Original price

$29,761 (2011)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

L5240HST

ROPSReference

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L5240HSTC

cabReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

40.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

36.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

40.3 kWReference

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

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.0 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Transmission

HST PlusReference

creeperReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

64.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1351 kgReference

1501 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

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Weight

1920 kgReference

3748 to 4497 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

8.3-24Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

14.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

29x12.5-15 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

21.5L-16.1R3Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

12.5/80-18 R4Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

16.9-24 R4Reference

Length

321 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

234 cmReference

Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

134 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

131 to 171 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Ag front

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8.3-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

2WD ROPS Length

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349 cmReference

4WD ROPS Length

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340 cmReference

2WD Cab Length

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357 cmReference

4WD Cab Length

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347 cmReference

Height (cab)

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248 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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141 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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132 to 143 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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1700 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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1799 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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1940 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2039 kgReference

Kubota L5240 attachments

L5240 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

55 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

700Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

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

54 hpReference

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Rated Power

52 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

45 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 II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,750.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,911.1 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota M4900 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.