The Kubota L5240 tractor engine horsepower found is 54 hp. PTO horsepower found is 45 hp.
Engine HP54 hp
PTO HP45 hp
Power / weight12.8 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L5240 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
54 hp
PTO horsepower
45 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
146.5 cu in (2.4 L)
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine
turbocharged diesel engine with a 4-cylinder
Operating weight
4,233 lb (1,920 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
83.3% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
12.8 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
54 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
45 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
4,233 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
12.8 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 L5240 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L5240 tractor engine horsepower found is 54 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L5240 is 45 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L5240 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L5240 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota L5240 include turbocharged diesel engine with a 4-cylinder, 146.5 cu in (2.4 L) displacement, and 4 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L5240 is 4,233 lb (1,920 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 L5240 is 83.3% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L5240 is 12.8 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota L5240, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
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.
