The Kubota L240 tractor engine horsepower found is 23.7 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 24 hp.
Engine HP23.7 hp
PTO HP24 hp
Power / weight9.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L240 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
23.7 hp
PTO horsepower
24 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
70.2 lb-ft (95 Nm)
Engine displacement
79.3 cu in (1.3 L)
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine
1.3L
Operating weight
2,600 lb (1,179 kg)
Power-to-weight
9.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
23.7 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
24 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,600 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.1 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 L240 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L240 tractor engine horsepower found is 23.7 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L240 is 24 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L240 is listed as subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L240 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota L240 is 70.2 lb-ft (95 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 L240 include 1.3L, 79.3 cu in (1.3 L) displacement, and 2 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L240 is 2,600 lb (1,179 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 L240 is 9.1 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota L240, use 23.7 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing 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.
