Kubota L3240, L3540, L4240, L5240, L5740 Brochure

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

L3240·L3540MODELS
L4240·L5240·L5740 with ROPS

English (Australia)
Code No. TD277-1974-1

L4240·L5240·L5740 with CAB

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ABBREVIATION LIST

Abbreviations

2WD

4WD

API

ASABE

ASTM

DIN

DT

fpm

GST

Hi-Lo

HST

m/s

PTO

RH/LH

ROPS

rpm

r/s

Definitions

Two Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

American Petroleum Institute

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, USA

American Society for Testing and Materials, USA

Deutsches Institut für Normung, GERMANY

Dual Traction [4WD]

Feet Per Minute

Glide Shift Transmission

High Speed-Low Speed

Hydrostatic Transmission

Meters Per Second

Power Take Off

Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing
in the direction of forward travel

Roll-Over Protective Structures

Revolutions Per Minute

Revolutions Per Second

KUBOTA Corporation is ···

Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to
rank as one of the major firms in Japan.

To achieve this status, the company has through the years
diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable
extent, until today, 19 plants and 16,000 employees produce over
1,000 different items, large and small.

All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
Products which are indispensable, products intended to help
individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. For KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.

This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction, and
transportation.

Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.

SAE

SMV

Society of Automotive Engineers, USA

Slow Moving Vehicle

This operator’s manual has been edited for global use.

Please keep in mind, however, that some models discussed herein might not be

available in your country.

L3240/L3540/L4240

L5240/L5740 (Australia)

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FOREWORD

Thank you very much for choosing the L series tractor.
This operator's manual covers the operation, inspection and preventive
maintenance instructions that is specific to the oceania models. For other
information and instructions, refer to the separately issued operator's manual for
the sister models. (L3240-3 to L5740-3)
Please read both manuals carefully, to operate the machine properly and safety.
Proper daily inspection, servicing and lubrication keeps your machine in good
condition.

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This symbol, the industry's ''Safety Alert Symbol'', is used throughout this manual
and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury.
Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and
safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.

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IMPORTANT :

NOTE :

DANGER :

WARNING :

CAUTION :

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.

Gives helpful information.

SAFETY FIRST

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 1

SPECIFICATION TABLE [HST Type] ...................................................................... 1

SPECIFICATION TABLE [Manual Transmission Type] ........................................... 3

TRAVELING SPEEDS ............................................................................................. 5

HST Type.......................................................................................................................... 5

Manual Transmission Type...............................................................................................5

OPERATING THE TRACTOR ..................................................................................... 6

STARTING ............................................................................................................... 6

Turn Signal / Hazard Light Switch ....................................................................................6

Horn Button....................................................................................................................... 6

Tractor Lights....................................................................................................................7

HYDRAULIC UNIT....................................................................................................... 8

REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM.......................................................... 8

Remote Control Valve.......................................................................................................8

Remote Control Valve Lever.............................................................................................8

TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST................................................................................ 9

TIRES....................................................................................................................... 9

Inflation Pressure..............................................................................................................9

Dual Tires ......................................................................................................................... 9

WHEEL ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................... 9

Front Wheels (with 4 wheel drive) ..................................................................................10

Rear Wheels...................................................................................................................11

PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 12

SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 12

Replacing Fuse...............................................................................................................12

Replacing Light Bulb.......................................................................................................13

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION TABLE [HST Type]

[ROPS and CAB models]

L3240 L3540 L4240 L5240 L5740

D1703-M-E2-

HST1

18.7 (25.1)/
2700

101.7 (10.4) 112.8 (11.5) 139.7 (14.2) 180.6 (18.4)

12V, RC:
123min,
CCA: 490A

Engine

Capacities

Dimensions

Weight

Model

Model

Type Indirect injection vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel

Number of cylinders 3 4

Total displacement L 1.647 1.826 2.197 2.434

Bore and stroke mm 87 x 92.4 87 x 102.4 87 x 92.4 87 x 102.4

Net power* kW (HP) 23.9 (32.0) 26.1 (35.0) 31.3 (42.0) 38.8 (52.0) 42.5 (57.0)

PTO power*
(factory observed)

Maximum torque

Battery capacity

Fuel tank L 44 50 54

Engine crankcase
(with filter)

Engine coolant L 6.0 7.5 8.2

Transmission case L 42 43 45

Overall length
(without 3p)

Overall width
(min. tread)

with

Overall
height

Wheel base mm 1805 1895 1915

Min. ground clearance mm 350 375 400

Tread

ROPS

with

CAB

Front mm 1150 1145 1340

Rear mm 1200, 1300, 1385, 1480

with

ROPS

with

CAB

kW (HP)/

rpm

N-m

(kgf-m)

L 5.7 6.7 8.2 9.4

mm 2960 3125 3250

mm 1520 1665 1570

mm 2385 2405 2490

mm --- 2295 2405

kg 1540 1665 1745

kg --- 1815 1920

D1803-M-E2-

HST1

20.9 (28.0)/
2700

4WD

V2203-M-E2-

HST1

26.1 (35.0)/
2700

12V, RC: 133 min, CCA: 582A

1285, 1435,

1530

V2403-M-

TE2-HST1

33.6 (45.0)/
2600

1225, 1325, 1425, 1525

1SPECIFICATIONS

V2403-M-

TE2-HST2

37.3 (50.0)/
2700

2 SPECIFICATIONS

Traveling

system

Hydraulic

unit

PTO

Model

Standard
tire size

Clutch Dry type single stage

Steering Hydrostatic power steering

Transmission Hydrostatic transmission (3 speeds)

Braking system Wet disk type

Min. turning radius
(with brake)

Hydraulic control system Position control

Pump capacity L/min. 31.5 37.0 35.6 37.0

3-point hitch SAE category 1 SAE category 1, 2

Max. lift
force

System pressure

Rear PTO

MID-PTO
(if equipped)

Front 7-16 8-16 9.5-16

Rear 12.4-24 14.9-24 13.6-28

m2.7 2.8

At lift
points

24 in.
behind
lift
points

PTO/
Engine
speed

PTO/
Engine
speed

kg 1700 1750

kg 1200 1250 1350

MPa

(kgf/cm )

rpm 540/2685 540/2640 540/2590

rpm 2000/2715 2000/2670 2000/2615

L3240 L3540 L4240 L5240 L5740

4WD

17.7 (180)

SAE 1-3/8, 6 splines

USA No.5 (KUBOTA 10-tooth) involute spline

NOTE : *Manufacturer's estimate
The company reserve the right to change the specifications without notice.