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Kubota L3240 to L4240 specifications

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Kubota L3240 to L4240: tractors.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
L3240	Power (gross) 34 hp Weight Lower 3153 lb Upper 3748 lb
L3540	Power (gross) 37 hp Weight Lower 3296 lb Upper 3395 lb
L3940	Power (gross) 40.5 hp Weight Lower 3483 lb Upper 3968 lb
L4240	Power (gross) 44 hp Weight Lower 3527 lb Upper 4001 lb

L3240 to L4240 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Kubota	L3240 to L4240	4	L3240, L3540, L3940, and L4240

Engine
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Engine	Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel	Kubota 1.8L 3-cyl diesel	Kubota 2.0L 4-cyl diesel	Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel

Transmissions
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Transmissions	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed

Power
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Engine (gross)	34 hp	37 hp	40.5 hp	44 hp
Engine (net)	32 hp	35 hp	38.5 hp	42 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)	26.5 hp	29.5 hp	33 hp	36.5 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)	25 hp	28 hp	31.5 hp	35 hp

Mechanical
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Steering	hydrostatic power steering	hydrostatic power steering	hydrostatic power steering	hydrostatic power steering
Mechanical	Two- or four-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand cab on L3240HSTC. Optional radio/CD player	Four-wheel drive; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on L3540HSTC. Optional radio/CD player	Four-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC	Four-wheel drive; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC

Specification	L3540	L3940	L4240
Differential lock	standard	standard	standard

Capacity
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Fuel	11.6 gal	11.6 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Hydraulic system	11.1 gal	11.1 gal	11.4 gal	11.4 gal
Front axle	6.9 qts	6.9 qts	6.9 qts	9.5 qts

Hydraulics
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Type	open center	open center	open center	open center
Capacity	11.1 gal	11.1 gal	11.4 gal	11.4 gal
Valves	2 to 3	2 to 3	2 to 3	2 to 3
Pump flow	8.3 gpm	8.3 gpm	9.8 gpm	9.8 gpm
Total flow	13.2 gpm	13.2 gpm	14.7 gpm	14.7 gpm
Steering flow	4.9 gpm	4.9 gpm	4.9 gpm	4.9 gpm

Tractor hitch
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Rear Type	I	I	I	I
Rear lift (at ends)	3,750 lb	3,750 lb	3,860 lb	3,860 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2,650 lb	2.650 lb	2,760 lb	2,760 lb

Power take-off (PTO)
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Rear PTO	independent	independent	independent	independent
Rear PTO Type	540	540	540	540
Engine RPM	540@2550	540@2550	540@2550	540@2550
Mid PTO	semi-independent *Optional	semi-independent (optional)	semi-independent (optional)	semi-independent (optional)
Mid PTO Type	2000	2000	2000	2000

Dimensions & Tires
Specification	L3240
4WD Wheelbase	71.1 in
2WD Wheelbase	71.3 in
2WD Rear tire	12.4-24

Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Weight	Lower 3153 lb Upper 3748 lb	Lower 3296 lb Upper 3395 lb	Lower 3483 lb Upper 3968 lb	Lower 3527 lb Upper 4001 lb
Front tire	6.00-16	7.2-16	8.3-16	8.3-16

Specification	L3540	L3940	L4240
Wheelbase	71.1 in	74.6 in	74.6 in
Rear tire	12.4-24	14.9-24	14.9-24

Attachments
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
attachments	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe	snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe

Electrical
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Ground	negative	negative	negative	negative
Charging amps	40	40	40	40
Battery CCA	490	582	582	582
Battery volts	12	12	12	12

Specification	L4240
Charging system	alternator

Engine Detail
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Displacement	100.5 cu in	111.4 cu in	122 cu in	134.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.34x inches / 85 x 91 mm	3.34x4.0 in / 85 x 102 mm	3.3x3.6 in / 84 x 91 mm	3.4x3.6 in / 86 x 91 mm
Power (net)	32 hp	35 hp	38.5 hp	42 hp
Power (gross)	34 hp	37 hp	40.5 hp	44 hp
Rated RPM	2700	2700	2700	2700
Starter volts	12	12	12	12
Oil capacity	6 qts	7.1 qts	8.7 qts	8.7 qts
Coolant capacity	6.3 qts	7.9 qts	7.9 qts	7.9 qts
Engine Detail	Kubota; diesel; 3-cylinder	Kubota; diesel; 3-cylinder	Kubota; diesel; 4-cylinder	Kubota; diesel; 4-cylinder

Transmission options
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Transmission options	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed

Transmission and speeds
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Transmission	HST Plus	HST Plus	HST Plus	HST Plus
Type	hydrostatic	hydrostatic	hydrostatic	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Oil capacity	44.4 qts	44.4 qts	45.6 qts	45.6 qts

Specification	L3940	L4240
Clutch	dry disc	dry disc

Kubota L3240 Tires
Specification	L3240
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16 Rear: 12.4-24
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.2-16 Rear: 12.4-24
2WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 7.5Lx15 Rear: 12.4x24
Lawn/turf front	27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	355/80-D20
Industrial front	10x16.5 (4WD)
Industrial rear	420/70-24 (4WD)

Dimensions and weight
Specification	L3240
4WD Length	114.8 in
2WD Length	119.3 in
2WD Front tread	47.6 to 59.4 in / 120 to 150 cm
4WD Front tread	45.5 in

Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Width	59.8 in	59.8 in	66.5 in	66.5 in
Ground clearance	14 in	14 in	14.6 in	14.6 in
Rear tread	47.2 to 58.3 in / 119 to 148 cm	47.2 to 58.3 in / 119 to 148 cm	50.6 to 60.2 in / 128 to 152 cm	50.6 to 60.2 in / 128 to 152 cm

Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940
Height	90.7 in	90.7 in	97.4 in

Specification	L3540	L3940	L4240
Length	115 in	121.5 in	121.5 in
Weight	3,296 lb (GST)	3,483 lb (DT)	3,527 lb (DT)
Front tread	45.5 in	45.5 in	51.2 in

Specification	L4240
Height (ROPS)	94.4 in

Kubota L3240 Weight
Specification	L3240
2WD ROPS	3,153 lb
4WD ROPS	3,395 lb
4WD Cab	3,748 lb

Kubota L3540 Tires
Specification	L3540
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.2-16 Rear: 12.4-24
Lawn/turf front	29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	44x18-20
Industrial front	10-16.5
Industrial rear	420/70-24

Kubota L3940 Tires
Specification	L3940
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.3-16 . Rear: 14.9-24
Lawn/turf front	29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	44x18-20
Industrial front	10-16.5
Industrial rear	17.8L-24

Kubota L4240 Tires
Specification	L4240
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.3-16 Rear: 14.9-24
Lawn/turf front	29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	44x18-20
Industrial front	10-16.5
Industrial rear	17.5L-24

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
L3240 to L4240	77

Ratios
Figure	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	10.1	10.6	11.1	11.9
Hitch lift as a share of machine weight	84%	0%	79%	78%
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.26 gpm	0.24 gpm	0.25 gpm	0.23 gpm

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	tractor

Owner experience with the L3240 to L4240 — Historical owner-entry sample
Index	Entry queried	Reviews	Forum discussions	First review in sample	Last review in sample
TractorByNet	L3240, L3540, L3940, L4240 tractor	118	540	Mar 13, 2010	Jun 3, 2015

Model	Owner rating	Forum discussions	Model years reviewed	Pros named more than once	Cons named more than once
L3240	4.9 of 5 from 40 owner reviews	104 (21,253 views)	2004 to 2013	powerful (4), everything (3), comfortable (3), power (3)	none so far (4)
L3540	5.0 of 5 from 24 owner reviews	134 (17,694 views)	2000 to 2013	power (2), everything (2), loader (2)	have not found one yet (2)
L3940	4.7 of 5 from 34 owner reviews	179 (9,177 views)	2005 to 2013	comfortable (4), power (4), very reliable (3), reliable (2)	named once each: front axle leaks, problems with some indicators, none that come to mind
L4240	4.9 of 5 from 20 owner reviews	123 (17,655 views)	2003 to 2012	reliability (3), power (3), maneuverability (2), great tractor (2)	named once each: rear, cup holder moved forward more, light weight

L3240 to L4240: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
TractorByNet	tractor	Kubota and the L3240, L3540, L3940, L4240	168

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
transmission and drive	27
hydraulics	9
starting and cranking	5

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
transmission and drive	27	16%
hydraulics	9	5%
starting and cranking	5	3%
PTO and hitch	3	2%
electrical and sensors	3	2%

Hour Meter Function On Kubota L4240 (TractorByNet, 2026-09-04)
Kubota L3240 Display (TractorByNet, 2026-06-25)
Kubota L3940 Shaft Sticking Out Of Back Of Transmission (TractorByNet, 2026-01-14)
Kubota L3540 Power Axle Leak Update (TractorByNet, 2025-10-21)

Used market for the L3240 to L4240 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	TractorHouse	Kubota tractor	24

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
L3240	10	2008 to 2015	$12,900	$22,500	$18,200	711
L3540	3	2012 to 2013	$15,561	$26,900	$20,500	899
L3940	7	2008 to 2012	$16,500	$36,000	$25,900	421
L4240	4	2009 to 2011	$23,398	$24,500	$23,949	None shown

L3240 to L4240: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Kubota together with the tractor L3240, L3540, L3940, L4240	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Kubota L3240 — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kubota L3540 — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kubota L3940 — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Kubota L4240 — TractorData. Observed 2026-09-24.
Owner reports	Owner reports: TractorByNet owner reviews for Kubota L3240 — TractorByNet. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: TractorByNet thread index for Kubota L3240 to L4240 — TractorByNet. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: TractorHouse listings for Kubota L3240 — TractorHouse. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Kubota — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Historical TractorByNet review observation
Reference scope	Equipment type	Reviewed label in source	Owner entries	Average owner score	Scale maximum	Reported cons
L3240, L3540 and L3940	tractor	L3240	40	4.9	5	none so far

Kubota L3240 to L4240: Configuration records

L3240

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine	Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Transmission	HST Plus
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Power
Engine (gross)	34 hp
Engine (net)	32 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)	26.5 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)	25 hp
Mechanical
Steering	hydrostatic power steering
Hydraulics
Total flow	13.2 gpm
Valves	2 to 3
Pump flow	8.3 gpm
Steering flow	4.9 gpm
Type — Hydraulics	open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at ends)	3,750 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2,650 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
Mid PTO	semi-independent *Optional
Mid PTO Type	2000
Engine RPM	540@2550
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	6.00-16
2WD Rear tire	12.4-24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery CCA	490
Charging amps	40
Engine Detail
Displacement	100.5 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.34x inches / 85 x 91 mm
Power (gross)	34 hp
Rated RPM	2700
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	6.3 qts
Power (net)	32 hp
Dimensions and weight
Width	59.8 in
Ground clearance	14 in
Rear tread	47.2 to 58.3 in / 119 to 148 cm
Height	90.7 in
4WD Length	114.8 in
2WD Length	119.3 in
2WD Front tread	47.6 to 59.4 in / 120 to 150 cm
4WD Front tread	45.5 in
Tires
Lawn/turf front	27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	355/80-D20
Industrial front	10x16.5 (4WD)
Industrial rear	420/70-24 (4WD)
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16 Rear: 12.4-24
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.2-16 Rear: 12.4-24
2WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 7.5Lx15 Rear: 12.4x24
Weight
2WD ROPS	3,153 lb
4WD ROPS	3,395 lb
4WD Cab	3,748 lb
Capacity
Fuel	11.6 gal
Hydraulic system	11.1 gal
Front axle	6.9 qts
Additional specifications
Type	hydrostatic
Oil capacity	44.4 qts
Mechanical	Two- or four-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand cab on L3240HSTC. Optional radio/CD player
Capacity	11.1 gal
Weight	Lower 3153 lb Upper 3748 lb
Attachments	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Engine Detail	Kubota; diesel; 3-cylinder
Transmissions	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed
Transmission options	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed
4WD Wheelbase	71.1 in
2WD Wheelbase	71.3 in

Source

L3540

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine	Kubota 1.8L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Transmission	HST Plus
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Power
Engine (gross)	37 hp
Engine (net)	35 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)	29.5 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)	28 hp
Mechanical
Differential lock	standard
Steering	hydrostatic power steering
Hydraulics
Total flow	13.2 gpm
Valves	2 to 3
Pump flow	8.3 gpm
Steering flow	4.9 gpm
Type — Hydraulics	open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at ends)	3,750 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2.650 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
Mid PTO	semi-independent (optional)
Mid PTO Type	2000
Engine RPM	540@2550
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	7.2-16
Rear tire	12.4-24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery CCA	582
Charging amps	40
Engine Detail
Displacement	111.4 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.34x4.0 in / 85 x 102 mm
Power (gross)	37 hp
Rated RPM	2700
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	7.9 qts
Power (net)	35 hp
Dimensions and weight
Width	59.8 in
Ground clearance	14 in
Front tread	45.5 in
Rear tread	47.2 to 58.3 in / 119 to 148 cm
Length	115 in
Height	90.7 in
Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.2-16 Rear: 12.4-24
Lawn/turf front	29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	44x18-20
Industrial front	10-16.5
Industrial rear	420/70-24
Capacity
Fuel	11.6 gal
Hydraulic system	11.1 gal
Front axle	6.9 qts
Additional specifications
Type	hydrostatic
Oil capacity	44.4 qts
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on L3540HSTC. Optional radio/CD player
Capacity	11.1 gal
Wheelbase	71.1 in
Weight	Lower 3296 lb Upper 3395 lb
Attachments	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Engine Detail	Kubota; diesel; 3-cylinder
Transmissions	hydrostatic; 12-speed
Transmission options	hydrostatic; 12-speed

Source

L3940

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine	Kubota 2.0L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Transmission	HST Plus
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Power
Engine (gross)	40.5 hp
Engine (net)	38.5 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)	33 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)	31.5 hp
Mechanical
Differential lock	standard
Steering	hydrostatic power steering
Hydraulics
Total flow	14.7 gpm
Valves	2 to 3
Pump flow	9.8 gpm
Steering flow	4.9 gpm
Type — Hydraulics	open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at ends)	3,860 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2,760 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
Mid PTO	semi-independent (optional)
Mid PTO Type	2000
Engine RPM	540@2550
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	8.3-16
Rear tire	14.9-24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery CCA	582
Charging amps	40
Engine Detail
Displacement	122 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.3x3.6 in / 84 x 91 mm
Power (gross)	40.5 hp
Rated RPM	2700
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	7.9 qts
Power (net)	38.5 hp
Dimensions and weight
Width	66.5 in
Ground clearance	14.6 in
Front tread	45.5 in
Rear tread	50.6 to 60.2 in / 128 to 152 cm
Length	121.5 in
Height	97.4 in
Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.3-16 . Rear: 14.9-24
Lawn/turf front	29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	44x18-20
Industrial front	10-16.5
Industrial rear	17.8L-24
Capacity
Fuel	13.2 gal
Hydraulic system	11.4 gal
Front axle	6.9 qts
Additional specifications
Type	hydrostatic
Oil capacity	45.6 qts
Clutch	dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC
Capacity	11.4 gal
Wheelbase	74.6 in
Weight	Lower 3483 lb Upper 3968 lb
Attachments	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Engine Detail	Kubota; diesel; 4-cylinder
Transmissions	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed
Transmission options	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed

Source

L4240

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine	Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Transmission	HST Plus
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Power
Engine (gross)	44 hp
Engine (net)	42 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)	36.5 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)	35 hp
Mechanical
Differential lock	standard
Steering	hydrostatic power steering
Hydraulics
Total flow	14.7 gpm
Valves	2 to 3
Pump flow	9.8 gpm
Steering flow	4.9 gpm
Type — Hydraulics	open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift (at ends)	3,860 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2,760 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
Mid PTO	semi-independent (optional)
Mid PTO Type	2000
Engine RPM	540@2550
Dimensions & Tires
Front tire	8.3-16
Rear tire	14.9-24
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Battery volts	12
Battery CCA	582
Charging amps	40
Engine Detail
Displacement	134.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.4x3.6 in / 86 x 91 mm
Power (gross)	44 hp
Rated RPM	2700
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	7.9 qts
Power (net)	42 hp
Dimensions and weight
Width	66.5 in
Height (ROPS)	94.4 in
Ground clearance	14.6 in
Front tread	51.2 in
Rear tread	50.6 to 60.2 in / 128 to 152 cm
Length	121.5 in
Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.3-16 Rear: 14.9-24
Lawn/turf front	29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear	44x18-20
Industrial front	10-16.5
Industrial rear	17.5L-24
Capacity
Fuel	13.2 gal
Hydraulic system	11.4 gal
Front axle	9.5 qts
Additional specifications
Type	hydrostatic
Oil capacity	45.6 qts
Clutch	dry disc
Mechanical	Four-wheel drive; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC
Capacity	11.4 gal
Wheelbase	74.6 in
Weight	Lower 3527 lb Upper 4001 lb
Attachments	snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Engine Detail	Kubota; diesel; 4-cylinder
Transmissions	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed
Transmission options	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed

Source

Compare Kubota L3240, L3540, L3940, L4240

Engine
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Engine	Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel	Kubota 1.8L 3-cyl diesel	Kubota 2.0L 4-cyl diesel	Kubota 2.2L 4-cyl diesel

Transmissions
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Transmissions	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed

Power
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Engine (gross)	34 hp	37 hp	40.5 hp	44 hp
Engine (net)	32 hp	35 hp	38.5 hp	42 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)	26.5 hp	29.5 hp	33 hp	36.5 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)	25 hp	28 hp	31.5 hp	35 hp

Mechanical
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Steering	hydrostatic power steering	hydrostatic power steering	hydrostatic power steering	hydrostatic power steering
Mechanical	Two- or four-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand cab on L3240HSTC. Optional radio/CD player	Four-wheel drive; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on L3540HSTC. Optional radio/CD player	Four-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC	Four-wheel drive; Mechanical wet disc brakes; Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC

Capacity
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Fuel	11.6 gal	11.6 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Hydraulic system	11.1 gal	11.1 gal	11.4 gal	11.4 gal
Front axle	6.9 qts	6.9 qts	6.9 qts	9.5 qts

Hydraulics
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Capacity	11.1 gal	11.1 gal	11.4 gal	11.4 gal
Valves	2 to 3	2 to 3	2 to 3	2 to 3
Pump flow	8.3 gpm	8.3 gpm	9.8 gpm	9.8 gpm
Total flow	13.2 gpm	13.2 gpm	14.7 gpm	14.7 gpm
Steering flow	4.9 gpm	4.9 gpm	4.9 gpm	4.9 gpm

Tractor hitch
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Rear Type	I	I	I	I
Rear lift (at ends)	3,750 lb	3,750 lb	3,860 lb	3,860 lb
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2,650 lb	2.650 lb	2,760 lb	2,760 lb

Power take-off (PTO)
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Rear PTO	independent	independent	independent	independent
Rear PTO Type	540	540	540	540
Engine RPM	540@2550	540@2550	540@2550	540@2550
Mid PTO	semi-independent *Optional	semi-independent (optional)	semi-independent (optional)	semi-independent (optional)
Mid PTO Type	2000	2000	2000	2000

Dimensions & Tires
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Weight	Lower 3153 lb Upper 3748 lb	Lower 3296 lb Upper 3395 lb	Lower 3483 lb Upper 3968 lb	Lower 3527 lb Upper 4001 lb
Front tire	6.00-16	7.2-16	8.3-16	8.3-16

Attachments
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
attachments	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe	72" mid-mount mower deck; snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe	snowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe

Electrical
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Ground	negative	negative	negative	negative
Charging amps	40	40	40	40
Battery CCA	490	582	582	582
Battery volts	12	12	12	12

Engine Detail
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Displacement	100.5 cu in	111.4 cu in	122 cu in	134.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke	3.34x inches / 85 x 91 mm	3.34x4.0 in / 85 x 102 mm	3.3x3.6 in / 84 x 91 mm	3.4x3.6 in / 86 x 91 mm
Power (net)	32 hp	35 hp	38.5 hp	42 hp
Power (gross)	34 hp	37 hp	40.5 hp	44 hp
Rated RPM	2700	2700	2700	2700
Starter volts	12	12	12	12
Coolant capacity	6.3 qts	7.9 qts	7.9 qts	7.9 qts
Engine Detail	Kubota; diesel; 3-cylinder	Kubota; diesel; 3-cylinder	Kubota; diesel; 4-cylinder	Kubota; diesel; 4-cylinder

Transmission options
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Transmission options	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed	hydrostatic; 8-speed; 12-speed

Transmission and speeds
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Transmission	HST Plus	HST Plus	HST Plus	HST Plus
Type	hydrostatic	hydrostatic	hydrostatic	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Oil capacity	44.4 qts	44.4 qts	45.6 qts	45.6 qts

Dimensions and weight
Specification	L3240	L3540	L3940	L4240
Width	59.8 in	59.8 in	66.5 in	66.5 in
Ground clearance	14 in	14 in	14.6 in	14.6 in
Rear tread	47.2 to 58.3 in / 119 to 148 cm	47.2 to 58.3 in / 119 to 148 cm	50.6 to 60.2 in / 128 to 152 cm	50.6 to 60.2 in / 128 to 152 cm

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Kubota L3240 to L4240 specifications

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