The Kubota L5740 tractor engine horsepower found is 57 hp. PTO horsepower found is 50 hp.
Engine HP57 hp
PTO HP50 hp
Power / weight13.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota L5740 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
57 hp
PTO horsepower
50 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,700 rpm
Engine torque
157 lb-ft (213 Nm)
Engine displacement
146.5 cu in (2.4 L)
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine model
Kubota V2403-M-TE2
Operating weight
4,232 lb (1,920 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
87.7% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
13.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
57 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
50 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
4,232 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
13.5 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 L5740 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota L5740 tractor engine horsepower found is 57 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota L5740 is 50 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota L5740 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota L5740 is 2,700 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota L5740 is 157 lb-ft (213 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 L5740 include Kubota V2403-M-TE2,146.5 cu in (2.4 L) displacement, and 4 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota L5740 is 4,232 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 L5740 is 87.7% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota L5740 is 13.5 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota L5740 is engine power at 57 hp and PTO power at 50 hp.
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.
