Compare/Kubota L5450 vs Kubota L5740

Kubota L5450 vs Kubota L5740

Verdict: Kubota L5450 vs Kubota L5740

The Kubota L5450 and the Kubota L5740 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L5450 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Kubota L5450 is the lighter machine (2,000 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 L5740 is the newer design (2007 vs 1991). In short: choose the Kubota L5450 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota L5740 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

59 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 14.9-28 R1 rear tires.Reference

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

Original price

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$30,971 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

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standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.4 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power (gross)

44.4 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

43.1 LReference

45.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

8.2 LReference

Engine (net)

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42.5 kWReference

Power (net)

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42.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission

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HST PlusReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.1 LReference

45.0 LReference

Type

hydraulic shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

43.1 LReference

45.0 LReference

Pump flow

49.2 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1496 kgReference

1750 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1451 kgReference

1351 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2471Reference

540@2550Reference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Total flow

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55.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Mid PTO

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semi-independent (optional)Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

60.2 LReference

54.1 LReference

Front hubs

2.7 LReference

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Front diff.

6.2 LReference

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Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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54.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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9.9 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

2000 kgReference

1915 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

9.5-20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

171 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

157 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

997 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

137 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 182 cmReference

132 to 143 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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

Height

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256 cmReference

Kubota L5450 attachments

L5450 Serial Number Location

L5450 Serial Numbers

1989

60004Reference

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1990

60348Reference

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1991

60545Reference

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1992

60595Reference

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1993

60851Reference

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1994

61071Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

160Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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582Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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582 CCAReference

Attachment overview

Kubota L4540A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota L5412 BackhoeReference

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

Transport height

279 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

335 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

419 cmReference

382 cmReference

Loading height

274 cmReference

214 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3007 kgReference

2062 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1592 kgReference

1223 kgReference

Kubota L5412 Backhoe

Speeds

Variants

L5740HST

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ROPSReference

L5740HSTC

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cabReference

Kubota L5740 attachments

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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278 cmReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

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59 hpReference

Rated Power

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59 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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50 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,550 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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14.7 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category I/IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,750.9 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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256.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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321.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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170.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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9,911.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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13.6-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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134.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.