kubota l5240

Howdy folks. First off thank for all the information I've received here already. I've posted two general questions so far and the information has been extremely helpful. I was about 90% ready to purchase a new L3302 from my local Kubota dealership. There's some implement incentives and the zero...

Recently changed fuel filters on my L5240 tractor. Now, no matter how tight I tighten the aluminum ring that holds the plastic bowl, it's leaking. It's been perfect for years. I took the bowl off again and wiped both the oring on the bowl and the mating surface it goes to, with no effect. Am i...

changing the oil today as part of the standard spring maintenance and the crank case oil did not drain very well unless I had the oil fill cap off. I could hear air sucking past the oil fill cap as I was lifting it off.....then once I had the cap off, the oil drained out quickly as expected...

Like the title says, I have a PTO switch that sometimes acts as though it's stuck "on". I can tap it and it moves to the off position and the dash light goes out but the PTO keeps operating. This doesn't happen every time I use it and the PTO usually turns off on it's own after a minute of two...

I have a 3rd generation L5240 with LA854 loader, QA bucket (replaceable cutting edge). 1 set of rear remotes and rear hydraulic loop. 575 hours always stored inside. Overall excellent condition. I'm considering trading for a new L5460 with cab. My question is what is my tractor worth, private...

I have a 3rd generation L5240 with LA854 loader, QA bucket (replaceable cutting edge). 1 set of rear remotes and rear hydraulic loop. 575 hours always stored inside. Overall excellent condition. I'm considering trading for a new L5460 with cab. My question is what is my tractor worth, private...

I do not have any aux rear hydraulics on my Grand L5240 and the costs from the dealers were huge. I found a simple manual diverter valve kit on ebay. Would be cheaper to build yourself but the hoses were already done and this was pretty easy. Only issue was I could not find a good place to...

I bought the filter on the left from Messicks ages ago, intending to replace it in my L5240. But when I extracted the filter the previous owner had installed, it looked nothing like the Messicks recommended filter. It was actually a John Deere filter! Go figure.I really wish the Kubota Operators...

My neighbor wants to sell his L5240 HST with Modern Ag box blade and Rhino shredder. It looks good. fluids and filters changed regularly. Im not sure of the age or hours. Pretty sure its several years old His asking around 20k. I drove it around for a bit. Just wondering what you guys...

I am trying to find a supplier for this connector, Kubota dealers can稚 seem to help. They want to sell a complete harness.

Looking for someone who has removed the plastic cover on the hi-low solenoid. I have a broken wire that needs to be reattached and the connection seems to be under the plastic cover. Is there a trick to removing it?

Has anyone removed the hi-low solenoid on a L5240? I found a broken wire that feeds the solenoid, I need to remove the plastic cover to reattach the wire. Has anyone removed the plastic cover over the solenoid? Don稚 want to mess it up and remove it the wrong way.

Just about ready to pull the trigger on a used Pronovost P-inv80 rear pull blower. I thought at first it required 40 to 70 hp tractor, but I just read the specs again and it says "40-70 hp PTO". I've read that the PTO horsepower is lower than the tractor, and can't find the numbers in the...

Greetings everyone. I happened across an L5240 Kubota with the problem in the title of the thread. I'm troubleshooting this for a friend. So far I have switched the Check and High Pressure Relief Valves. Still will only go in reverse. I swapped out the Forward and Reverse Proportional Valves...

Our L5240 recently developed a chattering in forward and reverse. Tractor is used for snow blowing in a mountain neighborhood. Tractor has 665 hrs. We had to relocate the tractor by driving it due to no chance of maintenance in the location where noise developed so by the time we had driven it...

As have many others, I had a fuel gelling issue this weekend. In trying to get it going again, I elected to jump the battery with my venerable Saab. Trying to reach down behind the grill to get to the battery terminals was an absolute bear though. I must be missing something. Do you need to take...

After an hour of mowing, I park the tractor and notice what looks like hydraulic fluid leaking out of the little drain directly in the middle of the tractor...almost beneath the "windshield" of the tractor. When the engine cools, it stops, after leaking a few ounces or so. A friend thought it...

Does anyone know the part number for the cabin filter for a L5240?

In this ancient, but fascinating thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/204621-diy-remote-hydraulics-2.html?highlight=30541 BirdBob built a block to replace what looks like a cap with a passthrough from one port to another. This is where Kubota's add on remote valves go. I...

I had two things to take care of tonight. 1). Install a block heater. 2) replace the rubber suction hose that connects to the hydraulic pump. It's cracked and sucking air, causing power steering problems. Instructions on the block heater call for removing the hydraulic pump to access the...

Will try to post pic. I have a small loom near the starter with a single wire coming out and not sure where it goes. There is a bigger loom above it that has a wire coming out that I think goes to fuel sending unit. Can anyone help confirm?

Just curious if anyone has a backhoe on a GL and if you have pics of subframe and plumbing? Do you have to remove 3pt arms to hook up and is it a pain? TIA!

The L5240 has a deep channel for the PTO shaft, running fore and aft, through the engine oil sump forming what seems to be two sumps. There are drain bolts on each side. It appears that the drain bolt on each side must be removed and each side drained. Because of the snow blower mount below...

Tractor is a Kubota L5240. I have at least 5" of clearance between the top of the tire and the fender, and 1 1/2" between the side of the tire and the inner fender. A quick check tonight with a ruler tells me that I can swap the rims side to side and get 3" more clearance to the inner fender...

I picked up a 2007 L5240 last Thursday after years of wanting a 2nd, larger tractor, 800 hrs on the meter. Dual rear remotes, LA854 loader with 72" round back bucket with a set of remotes up front. Also a canopy. Sure is comfortable compared to my L3400. Anyways, I picked up oil and a...

I have a new L5240. I moved from a L3130 and I've noticed a big difference in how hot the hydraulics gets on the L5240 when using the PTO. My L5440 has a loop and remotes while my L3130 had neither. Yesterday while mowing (flail) and I needed to mess with the top link, the pin connecting the top...

I'm looking for some advice on what could be causing this. The tractor idles fine, and the rpm's come up using the throttle on the column. I've got a hydrostatic transmission and when I step on the pedal in either direction, the rpm's drop off and the tractor stalls. I hear a loud clicking noise...

I just traded tractors and my new one (L5240) has a cat 2 3pt hitch. This is new to me as my previous tractor (L3130) was a cat 1. I'm having problems getting my new top link to adjust. During the process I removed it from the tractor and realized that one end (the tractor end) is cat 1 in...

I'm recently move to a larger property and have decide that it's time for a little more horsepower. I purchased a L3130 (new) in 2004 that now has 550 hours on the clock. My primary use for this tractor for the last 10 years was the harvesting of the annual fire wood and snow removal (along with...

I'm recently move to a larger property and have decided that it's time for a little more horsepower. I purchased a L3130 (new) in 2004 that now has 550 hours on the clock. My primary use for this tractor for the last 10 years was the harvesting of the annual fire wood and snow removal (along...

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 modifications? Thanks. Philip.

Need some help guys. Putting a third function kit on my 5240 and not sure what or if any fitting adapter will work in that banjo type port. If some of you with a WR Long true third function kit have it on your l40 series tractors with a LA854 loader can you take a peek and see what kinda...

Does anyone have a wiring diagram or can scan one that includes the PTO switch circuit? I was putting in a 3rd function on my new tractor (yes, new) and it would start yesterday but will not start today and is giving me the "PTO on" error as the only reason. I have searched through everything...

Have any of you added work lights to your Grand L series tractors? I know that there are 3 green connectors behind the seat that are capable of 10 amps I believe. How did you make the connection? Did you cut off one the green connectors and splice the wires or is there a pigtail with a plug that...

I saw a few threads about L5240 & L5740 hp the only difference is maybe a turbo setting. Does anyone know if thats all it is? Any instructions on how to boost it up as the engines are the same. Thanks

Hey friends, I'm looking at getting either a John Deere 4320 with a 400CX loader (48 hp) or a Kubota L5240 w/ LA854 QA 72" loader (54 hp). I'm leaning toward the Deere because of ease in removing the loader/bucket, and because I prefer its controls and the way it drives. Also, the Deere guys...

I jumped ship from John Deere and went Kubota. Very nice Tractor and the HST with loader work is great. Even got to dig a stump out. I think Kubota makes a very well put together tractor.

I am looking at buying a 2008 L5240 with box blade and around 600 hours and was wondering if 19,000 is a good price and if will be a good tractor for lifting round bales and pulling a 2 bottom plow or a 6 foot tiller. I was also wondering which would be better for tilling 2-3 acres plow and...

Any comments on the L5240 as there is only one review in TBN which might mean something in itself.?

I need the ability to tilt the rear blade for grading work, etc. I currently have no rear remotes. What would be necessary to add a top-n-tilt system? Is the Kubota kit all inclusive? What are the advantages/disadvantages of the Kubota system versus aftermarket, etc. Also, if I later want...

Well, after over a year of research and contemplation I think it's time to get serious about a tractor. Right now, I'm looking at the Kubota L5240 and the Mahindra 5010 both w/a cab. Same dealer for either machine so that part is out of the equation for the moment. The dealer told me that the...

He dealer near me called to tell me they had just finished prepping a 5240 that had came in. My wife and I went to look at it and wow what an amazing tractor, the hst+ features are fantastic. The ability to switch from high to low in each of the three ranges will work out very well with the...

If price was no object (I think there's about a $5,000 premium for the L5240 over the MX5100) is there any reason why I should buy the MX5100 instead of the Grand L5240. Both would be HST and open station. I do a lot of tractor work (plowing and/or tilling) in smaller (1/4 to 1 acre) market...

anyone famiar with the implement pump capacity on the M7040. Or does the M7040 have an auxillary pump for 3 position implements? The specs show an implement pump on the L5240 at 9.4 GPM. Should be enough to run a root grapple.

I talked myself into the 5 extra ponies from the L4240 to the L4740 and I'm bouncing around how much value there is in going to the L5240. The dimensions between the two seem nearly the same. I'm inclined not to go for the extra 5hp and save the money as they both will take the same size...

I'm seriously looking at purchasing a Grand L5240. I know I want R1 (Ag) tires on it. But using the "Build My Kubota" feature on Kubota's web site gives you two size choices for R1 rear tires: 14.9 x 26 or 13.6 x 28. I think the 14.9 x 26 is the more common choice. However I believe the John...

Does anyone know if a Ford 501 sickle bar mower will attach to my tractor without doing any modifications? I posted this question in the "attachments" section but didn't get any responses. Any info you fellow Kubota owners can give me would be much appreciated!

After giving my L5240 HST the once over with the power washer, it won't move. When I push on the the pedal or engage the PTO it will just die, like there is much load on it. Any ideas? Thanks again Doug

Hi, I am a first time Kubota owner. I sold my JD and went orange last month and so far I am very happy. There is one issue I am concerned about and I would like some input from the members. When I start the tractor it idles very rough and blows a lot of white smoke. I had the service tech back...

Does anyone know if Kubota makes fender extensions/flairs for the L tractors?:confused: They make them for the B3xxx and don't advertise the fact just wondering if the same is true for the GL's:confused:

Hey guys, looking to buy a tractor. Got a quote from a dealer close by on a brand new Cab L5240, with the quick connect 72 inch roundback bucket, delivered 100 miles to me for $33,300.00. It is a 2010 model. This seems like a real good deal, it is 20% off MSRP on Kubotas website.

We are upgrading from a BX23 to an L5240. The tractor will be used on very steep terrain, and I want maximum stability. All the tires are filled with Rim Guard. I see that I can gain another 4" of rear tire-width and the stability that goes with that by moving the rim loops outside the wheel...

Time to upgrade! I've had a 05' 3830 since bought new and its been great but now the projects are getting bigger and it's time to upgrade. Ohhh I want a cab, but I'm getting more into construction so I've been looking @ the L48 and the M59, I'm also looking at the L5240, would need the...

I have R4 tire, but the dealer said that chains would not work because of the fender clearance. Does anyone use chains on one of these (Grand L's)?

Hello all! I have 50 hours on my new tractor. I started pushing some rotten stumps out and found a whopper of a Kubota screw up on the hydraulic design. When doing a roll back on the bucket I noticed it did not have any power, really, really wimpy. I had the dealer out and he showed me that you...

I've looked at (and driven) these three tractors that are in stock at a local dealer. All are about 45 PTO HP and any of them would do what I need (bushhogging, moving dirt/stone/snow, moving/stacking round bales with an FEL, moving materials with pallet forks). I'm also putting in 3000 ft of...

After reviewing several other threads, I completed the 50 hour service on our L5240 this afternoon. My dealer's service manager recommended only changing the filters and not replacing all of the hydraulic fluid at this point. I also changed the engine oil and filter. Several threads had...

I was set on buying an L5240 until reading a bunch of posts on here made me start thinking that an L48 might be a better fit for the ground engaging work I am doing, due to general beefiness. Any thoughts or opinions? (A used fullsize TLB would probably be cheaper, but wouldn't fit my needs)...

I can not decide on which one to get the L3940 is 22,900 and the L5240 is 27,800 they both come with rear remotes and the loader and the tires are loaded. I will be doing brush hogging and box blading and also some plowing and tilling, food plots trails etc.. We have a JD 855 now and it just...

Hi, I'm considering purchase of an L5240 or L5740. The most demanding use in terms of HP requirements will doing brush hogging some rather steep pastures with fairly thick grasses using a 6 foot rotary cutter. This will done in the summer with AC running in the cab. I'm trying to determine...

Dealer has a L5240 Cab on the lot along with L3240 No-Cab. I was wondering if the L5240 Cab tractor is the same size as L3240 Cab tractor? Another words other then the Loader Size when I am looking at the L5240 Cab..... am I also essentially looking at a L3240 Cab version? Thanks

Hi all, Just wanted to get an idea if this sounds like a decent deal to you. 2008 L5240 R4s with Loader and 72" quick attach bucket, Woods BH-9000 hoe with 18" and 24" quick attach buckets and hydraulic thumb. $35,250.00 Delivered. Trading in B3030 R4s W/la403 loader and BH-75 Backhoe 75hrs...

So far can not say enough good things about the tractor. The HST+ has exceeded my expectations once I got use to it. Easy on fuel and a joy to operate. A few times wish the FEL had more but I am a power/HP junkie :D Sorry most where taken on cell phone.. Moving large chunk of concrete slab...

Few pics of the begining of the project. Mobile home was 18'x70' Note the size of the concrete slab.. Loaded front porch by hand on trailer, had to cut all 20 4x6 legs with chainsaw then drag the rear porch with a 4x4 dually because the L3400 sold too soon Big Joe standing next to rear...

I am in no way bashing the L3400, but the difference is unbelievable. Power to spare and perfect size IMHO. The 854 loader was lifting chunks of concrete far larger than what I expected... While trying to "sell" the wife how bad I needed real pallet forks she jumped on the tractor to see why...

After days of lurking around, seeking a decent used model (everyone must be keeping them -- except folks on ebay -- which I wouldn't touch), and dragging my wife to the K. dealership to "look" she gave me a great 50th bday present and said, "get the tractor." So tomorow I take delivery of a new...

Well finially got my new L5240 home safely and got 4 hours of seat time bush hoging. Almost too tired tonight to report but had a ball. I thought I would post a few pictures. It kept raining so I kept having to stop and start. I am using a new Woods Brush Bull 720. Since I only had about 5 hours...

Getting close to buying an L5240 HSTC with 854 loader for $34,100. The loader has the skid steer quick attach but it's the standard square (not round) bucket. ALso included in the price are three rear remotes, t-n-t kit and R4 tires. Didn't get any cab options not ever a radio. Almost forgot...

Looking for a tractor to take care of 40 acres. I am torn between the two tractors. Which would be easier to sell if I had to unload them. Before I have buyers remorse, I am wide open to any advise before I write the check. Thanks