Kubota L 40
2 models in this series
Kubota L 40 series: compact tractors from Osaka, from the L5040 GST to the L5040-II GSTC, 36 kW (49 hp) from four-cylinder diesel engines of 2,434 cm³
Kubota, headquartered in Osaka, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of compact and mid-range tractors. This page collects the L 40 series, from the L5040 GST to the further-developed L5040-II GSTC; the L designation marks the compact-tractor series, the number 40 the power class, GST stands for Glide Shift Transmission, Kubota's synchronised clutchless-shift gearbox, and GSTC denotes the correspondingly equipped cab version.
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The register lists 2 versions each rated at 36 kW (49 hp) from four-cylinder diesel engines of 2,434 cm³ displacement at 2,600 rpm. Kerb weights range from 1,885 to 1,960 kg, lengths from 3,245 to 3,460 mm, with a width of 1,470 mm and a height of 2,375 mm.
Tractors of this class cover the upper compact segment at Kubota and are used both in agriculture for grassland and field work and in municipal and contracting service; they compete there with comparable models from European and American manufacturers. Shifting under load without touching the clutch saves time on front-loader work and when turning at the headland.
When buying a used example, check operating hours and the service history of engine and injection pump, the condition of the gearbox and front-loader mounting, the tightness of the hydraulics, and corrosion on sheet-metal parts and cab; Kubota maintains a dense dealer network, so spare parts for this series are generally well available. On examples fitted with a front loader, also check the mounting plate and the condition of the hydraulic hoses.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kubota L 40, Kubota (manufacturer)
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