The Kubota L4740 tractor engine horsepower found is 49 hp. PTO horsepower found is 40 hp.
Engine HP49 hp
PTO HP40 hp
Power / weight12.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L4740 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
49 hp
PTO horsepower
40 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,700 rpm
Engine torque
125 lb-ft (169 Nm)
Engine displacement
146.5 cu in (2.4 L)
Operating weight
4,001 lb (1,815 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
81.6% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
12.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
49 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
4,001 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
12.2 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 L4740 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L4740 tractor engine horsepower found is 49 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L4740 is 40 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L4740 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L4740 is 2,700 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota L4740 is 125 lb-ft (169 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota L4740 include 146.5 cu in (2.4 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L4740 is 4,001 lb (1,815 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota L4740 is 81.6% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L4740 is 12.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota L4740, use 49 hp as the engine comparison number and 40 hp as the implement-power number.
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.
