There is a small arcing here where the metal is making contact. Is there supposed to be a gap there? Supposed to be solid contact? I just noticed, but have no clue how long it’s been going on.

Trying to decide what would be the best solution for adding more stablity to my Kubota 4240. I have the tires filled with washer fluid, rears are set out 3 inches wider, and currently use a box...

Was pushing some brush yesterday and started binding up, reached for the shifter to pull back into neutral but couldn’t get it fast enough and heard a loud pop, through my earbuds playing music...

as the title says, My L4240 stalls when the ambient temp is over 70ish. I just had a full service done, including fuel filter, oil, and hydraulics. It was happening prior to this as well. It...

I recently purchased a used Kubota L4240 GST with 1,100 hours. I took it straight to a neighbor friend tractor mechanic to look over. What major things should be assessed, adjusted, replaced at...

I’m going to look at a 2010 L4240 GST with 724 loader tomorrow. 1,200 hours. Anything specific to this model, specifically the GST transmission to check out? What would you be willing to pay?

This tractor has two PTO speeds with a neutral between them. AT the moment it is stuck in Low and I cannot move it into neutral. The lever is spongy - it moves quite a lot but does not shift. Any...

Just found out while brush-hogging,noticed a hydraulic leak under the tractor;that little loose plug that tells you have a seal gone.Big repair ,have to split the tractor.1350 hours and a 2009...

I've been studying this amazing write up. Thank you Piston great job, it's got me on the right track but I still have a few questions. https://...

I bought a new Kubota L4240 from our local dealer a few years back. I had them load the rears and after about a year and not being kept in the garage a few times, I noticed the tires were...

Tractor data appears to be wrong. TractorData.com Kubota L424 tractor engine information Can anyone confirm the actual oil fill capacity with a filter?

I have a L4240 HSTC with about 2000 hours. For a little while now, when you let off the pedal, it will slowly creep in reverse. I have tried adjusting the pedal to the point where it wouldn't...

Attempting to get my tire chains sorted and as shown in the pictures this is the clearance I have. The clevis/shackles just clear but with almost zero clearance, the rest of the chains have...

What year did Kubota start using the EGR valve in these models? Or did did they have it for all years? I am looking at purchasing something in this range in the next year or two. I want to...

I have a 2010 L4240 HSTC-3 with 854 loader. It only has 700 hrs. on it. I parked it with the loader in float and now it only rolls the bucket. It feels as if the up and down is unconnected as it...

Hello Gentlemen- it's been awhile since I posted but this is still my GO TO forum for my 'Botas. I am making my last payment March 1st on the L4240 and my last payment in May on the BX2370...

Hey, I have a 2010 L4240HSTC-3 that won't start without the block heater when it's cold. I've heard Kubota used the wrong relays in some tractors. My glow plug light, lights and shuts off after a...

I recently acquired an L4240HSTC. Unfortunately the operators manual was misplaced by the original owner. Does anyone have a link to a pdf of one? If not, Messick's has them for around $25.00...

I'm looking at a 2010 Kubota L4240 HSTC with fel this weekend. It has 630 hours and is in pretty clean shape. Did these tractors have the problematic emissions control on them? He is asking...

Hi all, I bought a new L4240 Grand L-series tractor last year (with cab) and am looking to add a loader to it. What's confusing me is that the UK brochure says that the 4240 needs to have the...

My machine, 2013 L4240HSTC, has started leaking hydraulic fluid from the split pin plug under the clutch housing. Not a serious leak, but several drops on the concrete where it is parked. I'm...

I have a (fairly new) Kubota L4240 and want to use it with an attachment that has external controls (a post driver). It all works fine, but I can't figure out how to lock the double acting...

Hello Everyone, I'm a new owner of a L4240HSTC, bought her used with about 95hrs 2 months back. So far so good, but I have been noticing that the engine temp gauge shows exactly 50% all of the...

2012 4240 hstc tractor. Currently R3 Titan turfs with 29x12.5 front and 44x18's rear. When I was in 4wd on pavement, it seemed to bind or buck the other day. I was going in M gear, turtle on the...

Hi, Please see below for two pictures of the bottom of my L4240 with an LA854 loader with a Third Function Valve. Coming from the main hydraulic fluid drain plug location is a hose leading back...

Just got my tractor back from having the 3rd function and 3rd remote installed. So time to buy a grapple! However it is almost winter and I have a l2180 subframe and front snow plow that I would...

Tractor is L4240 with 100 hours. Loader is LA854. The loader control arm is quite stiff. I thought it would 'break in' after some use. My previous tractor was a L3240 and the control was great...

I've been remodeling my shop/barn for a couple of years, and so my L4240 has been sitting out in the weather. I kept the seated tipped forward for quite some time, and the little steel tabs it...

Tractor is a L4240 with 130 hours. All service has been done by me per the owners manual. Fuel is shared with another tractor that hasn't had any issues. Was working with the tractor on...

This forum is a great resource. I started shopping a few weeks ago for a 40-50 HP tractor. My budget was open but I wanted to get a good value. So I have spent a lot of time reading various post...

I have only found the service manual for L4240 (Kubota L3240-L5740-SM-06820 SERVICE MANUAL.pdf), but my tractor is an L4200. What are the diffferences between the two? Can I use the L4240...

My tractor with a bit over 350 hours has recently started showing four bars on the temp gauge rather than the three I normally see. Although this isn't overheating, I'm concerned. I've flushed the...

I'm thinking about running a hydraulic wood splitter on the 4240. What would be the best way for me to do this, Just hook into a remote? The tractor does not have a detent on the remotes for it to...

I have just installed a 3rd function capability on my L4240. I would like to slow its action down some, to gain better control. Has anyone installed adjustable flow limiters on this or a similar...

I was out working with my L4240 today when I noticed the oil pressure lamp was on. I immediately stopped the tractor. Oil level is fine. Oil is nice and clean. The tractor has 112 hours on it. I...

Thought I'd start a new post for the update on the 3rd function install on my L4240. Well I finally got it all installed and it is a much cleaner installation than the factory setup. I found...

I have a kubota L4240, that will not start but has the PTO & shuttle display lights are on, any suggestions?

All in one day i was cutting at my church grounds today... On my L4240 and 2 things went wrong today.. I had been cutting with my Woods RM990 about 2 hrs and noticed it was not cutting the grass...

Have 5+ years on my battery, want to plan for replacement. Printed on oem battery NX110-5MF, 80D26R, 582CCA. What 'group' number have you guys used as replacement on these models with no...

My tractor steering seems stick or build a little resistance when driving and not moving the wheel, if constantly moving it is easy, but when driving a straight line or hold the steering in 1...

The other day I went to a local Kabota dealer here in upstate New York to get a price on a Kabota tractor with a cab. Right now I have a John Deere 790 And looking to trade to whatever is...

Howdy. Over the weekend, I test drove a Mahindra 4035 HST and Kubota L4240 HST, both with a FEL. There is one dissimilarity that really sticks out; the 4035 weighs 1146 lbs. more than the 4240...

I would love to see pictures of an l4240 that has a 3rd aux function in front and rear remotes in terms of the hose routing. Esp on the right side of the tractor and underneath the right step...

Like the title says Need a measurement for a L4240 Loader control handle shaft diameter. The measurement needs to be off of a NON third function Kubota. When my L4240 was delivered I forgot to...

Hello All-- I have a '08 L4240 HST. Has developed on 2 occasions when hot a steady stream of hydro fluid coming out of the front driveshaft and the split pin plug in the clutch housing. I shut...

I had an error code 92 and did find and fix the problem. How do I clear the code from the computer. Thanks,

I have someone delivering a bush hog 406 model this afternoon on the back of his pickup. With proper counterweight, will my loader and tractor handle this. The rotary cutter weighs #1550. I figure...

Hello been lurking here for about a year . My Pop bought a yanmar scut with a backhoe about a year ago and i got to see what a small scut could do on his 1/2 acre . talk about a force multiplier...

I have been to two dealers that each have the L4760 on their lot. I looked up the specs on the L4760 and the loader is showing to have 100 lbs less lift at the pivot pins and 100 lbs less lift at...

Ordered one of last few l4240s left on the east coast. HST+, Filled R4s, loader, Backhoe with mechanical thumb, Three rear remotes, Top and Tilt. It'll take about three or four weeks before...

OK, so i wanted a mx5100 but in australia that means no backhoe (per my other post) So i have 2 options - a L4240 or a L4600 the main diferences are the l4240 has some nice things like a...

I just ordered the above tractor and have a question about the bucket attachment. I have seen two different ways the qa buckets remove. One is with pins and the other is the two lever removal...

Hello everyone, I was hoping to get a price check on a L4240 HSTC. This tractor has been on the lot for a while as it's actually a 2011 L4240 HST with cab, 854 loader with HD bucket, R-4 tires...

Deal is done. Got the following on the way: Kubota L4240 0 hours! 4WD Cab FEL HST+ with bucket and combo pallet forks and hay spear/ rear worklights/ Ag tires (rear filled)/ wipers front and...

Ok- yesterday I started a thread comparing used Kubota 7040 to new Mahindra 6110.....THEN I went to a Kubota dealer today and drove the L4240. I have a 12 acre horse operation so I move round...

I've got a one year old Kubota. The L4240 has 37 PTO HP. I've read the threads recommending 5 hp/foot of mower, but others that say this may be overkill. An eight foot mower would be just...

AFTER punching a hole in my lower grill and battery on my L4240;I decided to give it a little protection.Any-one with a grapple my want to consider doing this.I was lucky that I missed the radiator.

I purchased a L4240 HSTC, about three months ago, have been searching for front fenders, with no luck at all. Any suggestions or where to look?

I purchased a L4240 HSTC, about three months ago, have been searching for front fenders, with no luck at all. Any suggestions or where to look?

Hi, Recently my L4240 started producing about a half minute of white smoke with a stumbling idle on a cold start. See below for a video. This has happened consistently on the last four or five...

Hi I am looking at a L4240 with 854 loader, Gearmore box scraper - one owner, well maintained, approx 400 hrs. Is $23k a fair price for this? Maintaining dirt road, new vineyard and general...

So I'm probably 3 days from signing for a L4240 HSTC with the following options: Cab & HST HD Loader LA854? Loader Quick Connect HD 72inch QC Bucket Third Loader Valve BH-92 Backhoe 12" Pin on...

I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on a new L4240 HSTC with FEL & BH, if I get the extended warranty on everything 1yr on FEL & BH, 2yr on tractor, is it worth the extra $3000?

I am in the market for a tractor. I have purchased property that has some river frontage. The house site is at the top of the property and than there is a road that leads down to the bottom of the...

Just purchased L4240 used from individual but not equipped with rear hydraulics. Quoted $900.00 from Kubota dealer for one set installed. I am somewhat mechanically inclined and can install but...

I have a three year old L4240 with draft control. Part of the draft control feedback linkage is a "holder" which slides on the spline of the shaft between the upper 3pt. lift arms(above the...

I have been wanting to start a thread for a while for the 4240 but I have not had a chance to do anything to it. I had a chance this week to put some grab hooks on the bucket. I looked...

Saturday I used the my old 5ft king kutter rough cut behind the L4240. It really has good power. I could rev it 540pto and go through anything and it would never drop below 537rpm. I thought that...

I got the L4240 yesterday. :cool2: I was to busy playing with it to post a picture yesterday. It has a loader with ss quick attach, rear work lights, radio, rear wiper, tnt, 2 remotes (1 with...

Haven't used the tractor in a week or so,been to dry and hot to do much.I decided to do a little roto-tilling in the garden with my pto tiller.Odd the tractor wouldn't turn over.This tractor...

Hi guys, you may remember my sizing-related thread here. After a month of serious pondering and some deep discussion with my awesome wife, I finally pulled the trigger last Friday on a new...

Hi there. I'm fairly new to this board and a tractor noob (first tractor I've run is the 1942 Farmall H that came with the property). I found the board while researching the possible purchase of...

Had a quote on a 4240 with loader, third function, etc. was ready to give the ok. However, this morning was the high bidder at a land auction, and now have 77 acres. Only 25 is tillable, rest...

Hi Everyone, Welcome to my newbie "I'm buying a tractor and need advice" thread. I'm trying to decide if buying a new tractor is worth the ~$7,000 difference in price vs. a 2008 model. I've...

well I have been looking at tractors for about a year now since I bought the ranch.. no pun intended. I had my eyes and heart set on the L4240, there just happened to be an AG show these week in...

I have recently sold my M5040 Cab tractor and am now looking at either a L3940 or L4240 cab tractor. The tractor will primarily be used for bushogging and mowing. I will be ordering the tractor...

So almost exactly a year ago the L4240HST-3 showed up on a snowy day: Options included SSQA HD bucket with cutting edge and hooks (installed later), top and tilt with 3 rear remotes, and...

If you have purshase a L3540 HSTC (4WD, CAB) or L4240 HSTC (4WD, CAB) since 12 months in Canada, please answer this question: Looking to buy this week, either a L3540 HSTC (4WD, CAB) or L4240...

Hello Everyone, Longtime lurker and researcher here. We finally pulled the trigger on a L4240 HSTC. It is coming equipped with 2296 bucket w/ cutting bar, rear wiper and work light. Loaded R4's...

I am about ready to pull the trigger on a cabbed 2007 JD 4520 eHydro with 120 some hours. It is in absolute mint condition. I was planning on going over this weekend to give the owner a deposit...

I've been keeping an eye out on what is available used around here as I hate paying sales taxes. A 50 some hr L3940HSTC caught my attention the other day with the LA724 loader and remotes. Based...

I have previously stacked 4x5s 3 high with my little L3400 - although only 2 high was comfortable. Can someone with a L4240 tell me how high you can stack 5x5s or 4x5s. Should I comfortably be...

Looking to pull the trigger on a L4240 before the end of the month. Currently looking at: L4240 with GST R1 tires (loaded) LA854 loader with QA Standard Bucket 1 rear remote Have I missed...

The 3-point hitch arms on my L4240 will not go down. Looking inside the fender, it appears that the handle/linkage is operating properly. When I raise the lever all the way up, the arms...

Hi, Got some figures from the dealer yesterday, I'm used to Deere pricing so I want to check with the Orange team to see if this is in line. L4240 Rops HST+ 854 loader w/ 72" HD bucket, bolt on...

Thought I'd start this thread as a reference for those who might be thinking about this. First let me state the obvious, it's expensive! At least for me. I just got back from the dealership with a...

Hi, I've been quoted the following: 2010 L3940HSTCC Cab - rear wiper blade, rear and side defrost for cab - 2 rear remotes - LA734 loader with SS quick attach bucket - old inventory discount...

I am just wondering if anyone has used both of these tractors and how noticable the difference in power is.I presently have a 2010 Grand L 3240 and sometimes wish it had more power,especially...

Small farm purchase: Kubota L4240 or Bobcat CT 445 Hello TBN... I am in the process of getting quotes on a few tractors and have narrowed my search down to these two (and a few peripheral...

What a relief. After 2 1/2 months of test drives and e-mails it's over. :thumbsup: Grand L 4240HSTC w/LA854 Loader 2 sets of rear remotes Block heater Rear wiper Rear work lights CD/mp3 radio...

:confused: I'm changing the oils and filters for my Kubota L4240 Model V2203-M-E2-HST for the first time. Found WIX part # for engine oil filter($7.50) but can't find for hydraulic filter. The...

Can anyone give me an opinion on a price quote I received for a new L4240HSTC-3 with filled R1 tires and a LA854 Loader with skid steer type quick attach bucket. The price is $33,900 + tax...

I have a L4240 and I am installing a BH92 backhoe. I have all ready installed the sub frame and I am having a little trouble understand the instructions as far as how to run the hydraulic lines...

I am getting ready to purchase the BH92 backhoe for a Kubota L4240. Hard to find anything used, so I may have to bite the bullet and dive into purchasing a new one. Two questions: I would like...

Dropped it off yesterday. I've got a grinding/rubbing sound resonating from the 2wd/4wd selector. There was always a sound in the cab but it's growing in decibel levels. Now to wait and see what...

I think I am going to spring for the L4240. It may be a bit more tractor than I need, but I think it is a good deal. L4240, HST+, foldable ROPS, 64 demo hours, R4 tires, loader with QA bucket...

While operating my L4240 HST this past weekend, a problem developed with the H-DS shifting. In the morning when the tractor was first started, I could shift the H-DS lever from high to low with...

Though the maintenance does not call for an oil change until 200 hours mine was looking pretty dark. I decided it was a beautiful afternoon and I'd change it. I opened the two oil drain plugs...

About to pull the trigger on a new tractor. Initially was looking at an L3400, but after reading this board and talking to everyone I could think of, I convinced myself (and my wife) that I'd...

Wondering about your preference between these two tractors. The Kioti is a little less expensive (approx. $3K). Thanks

local dealer only has 3540 cab in stock, quoted around 30000 for 43 horse model, sound pretty close? Thanks Tom

Maybe I !need to eat more. But now having a bit more seat time on the L I have found a few quirks. Today I got in a bind and needed to lock the dif, when I step on the lock my butt lifts off the...

For those of you that own a L series Cab model and was needing to install an emergency light on it and didn't want to put it directly on top of the cab I did it a different way. Here's the link...

Put about 10 hours on the new tractor this weekend and I have a question. I notice there are several wires hanging out. sitting in the seat there is a plug to the left bottom part of the window...

Well I received an email from a fellow member asking to see the in-cab mirror I planted in the beast last night so I'll attach a picture of that along with a few hooks I mounted on the bucket. I...

Just got back from the dealer and tested my 4240. Had them install the third function valve as well as the LA854 loader and Blower. I'm still waiting on the deflection thingy for the chute. They...

Looking to see if anyone knows what a good price would be for the L4240 Grand Cab series with a LA854 loader? Is the new model year for these tractors soon coming out? I was talking to the...

Hi all. I've been looking at the Kioti DK45hst with cab but the local dealer for Kubota stoped in this morning and showed me there L4240 Grand cab series with a LA854 loader . I really like the...

Hi All, this is my first time participating in this forum... but I've noticed some pretty informative discussions so hopefully this will help me with a decision I need to make soon. The L3400DT...

Can anyone give me some idea how the price of the L4400 HST will comare to an L3940 or an L4240? I haven't been able to get a price yet on the L4400 HST. Thanks!

Well, I did it. After reading lots of threads on this website, and explaining (for a few weeks) to my wife why I had to move up from buying an L3400, I took the plunge. I think she was worn out...

Are these prices about right? L3940HSTC (cab & air), R4 tires -$24,000.00 LA724 Fel, quick coupler, standard bucket - $3995.00 Heavy duty bucket, which I think we want - +$329.00 for a total of...

First, I'd like to say that both my wife and I think this is a great forum and we respect the fact so many of you can take the time to provide opinions and feedback to even the novices (which a...

Hello to all, This my first post and please forgive me if this topic has been discussed before. I want a tractor to replace one that a relative has let me borrow many times. It is a NH 1920 with a...

I'm looking at these two tractors and would like to get your opinions about them. I've been looking at 40hp class tractors and decided on these 44's because of the stronger loaders they can...

A picture says a thousand words so it goes....

I just placed my order with my local dealer for a new Kubota L4240 HST+ ROPs, LA854 loader w/HD bucket, and the third hydraulic remote to the front loader for a grapple. The price is delivered...

I've gotten quotes on these two new HST Kubotas, both with the LA854 loader, filled R-4 tires and the third hydraulic remote to the front loader. Price includes shipment to my placement of $300...

Picked it up today. Third valve on the FEL (with quick attach) will be very handy for a 4 in 1 bucket or grapple in the future. The first job was to move an old station wagon out of a low area in...

At the 'bota dealer today getting my new zg23 tweaked up for spring and test drove the new L4240 hydro 4x4 tractor with R4's. it is a thing of beauty. every control is right where you would want...

I was talking to a dealer today and he told me that the L4240, L4740 with a cab will only come with the HSTP transmission. He said, Kubota will not be putting any of the GST transmission with the...