The Kubota GL-40 tractor engine horsepower found is 40 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 40 hp.
Engine HP40 hp
PTO HP40 hp
Power / weight10.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota GL-40 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
40 hp
PTO horsepower
40 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
134.2 cu in (2.2 L)
Engine
2.2L
Operating weight
3,946 lb (1,790 kg)
Power-to-weight
10.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-size compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
40 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
40 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
3,946 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
10.1 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota GL-40 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota GL-40 tractor engine horsepower found is 40 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota GL-40 is 40 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota GL-40 is listed as mid-size compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota GL-40 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota GL-40 include 2.2L and 134.2 cu in (2.2 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota GL-40 is 3,946 lb (1,790 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota GL-40 is 10.1 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota GL-40, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 40 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven implements.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
