The Kubota L5240 has a hydrostatic transmission, with Infinite forward and reverse, a top forward speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h), and reverse speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Super UDT2.
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / rangesInfinite forward and reverse
Forward speed12.5 mph (20.1 km/h)
Transmission fluidSuper UDT2
Kubota L5240 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite forward and reverse
Forward speed
12.5 mph (20.1 km/h)
Reverse speed
12.5 mph (20.1 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Super UDT2
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
12.5 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
12.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Kubota L5240 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Kubota L5240 is Hydrostatic. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Gears and range note
The Kubota L5240’s listed range/speed detail is Infinite forward and reverse. On hydrostatic tractors, this may describe ranges rather than old-school fixed gears
Forward / reverse speed note
For real use, the Kubota L5240’s speed specs are simple: 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) forward and 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) reverse
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid type is Super UDT2. The oil capacity was not cleanly captured in this row
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota L5240 from Hydrostatic, Infinite forward and reverse, and 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Kubota L5240 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
What are the Kubota L5240 transmission gears or ranges?
The captured gears/speeds detail for the Kubota L5240 is Infinite forward and reverse.
Is the Kubota L5240 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) forward and 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
What transmission fluid does the Kubota L5240 use?
The captured fluid type for the Kubota L5240 is Super UDT2. The exact fill capacity was not cleanly captured in this row.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota L5240?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
