Compare/Kubota L5240 vs Kubota MZ555

Kubota L5240 vs Kubota MZ555

Verdict: Kubota L5240 vs Kubota MZ555

The Kubota L5240 and the Kubota MZ555 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Kubota MZ555 is the lighter machine (2,409 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 MZ555 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MZ555 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

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

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Original price

$29,761 (2011)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Variants

L5240HST

ROPSReference

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L5240HSTC

cabReference

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MZ555

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utilityReference

MZ555-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

40.3 kWReference

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Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

98 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

40.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

2,400 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.4x inchesReference

3.86x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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40.4 kWReference

Power

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40.4 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

HST PlusReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

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

24 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Capacity

45.0 LReference

220.9 ciReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1750 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1351 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

1080@2400Reference

Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

65.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

1920 kgReference

2409 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

12.4-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

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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

321 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Height (cab)

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244 cmReference

Kubota L5240 attachments

L5240 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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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

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

54 hpReference

54.2 RPMReference

Rated Power

52 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

45 hpReference

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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

1,080@2,400 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical wet discReference

Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

PowerReference

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

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,750.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

362.5 cmReference

Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

156.5 cmReference

Overall weight

9,911.1 cmReference

2,409.9 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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244.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

12.4-32Reference

Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

48 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

8.3-20.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

132.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab standard.Reference

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.