Price Check Opinions please L5240

[z1069]

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 thought.

Thanks

Marc

 

[jeff9366]

L5240 is one model in the previous generation of highly regarded Kubota 'Grand L' tractors.

This series was sold prior to imposition of Tier IV emission controls so no Diesel Particulate Filter.

Kubota L5240

2007 - L40 Series
Compact Utility tractor
Previous model: Kubota L5030
Next model: Kubota L5460
Series next: Kubota L5740
Series back: Kubota L5040

Manufacturer: Kubota
Original price (USD): $29,761 (2011)

Variants:
L5240HST: ROPS
L5240HSTC: cab

Kubota L5240 Engine:
Kubota 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Kubota L5240 Power:
Engine (gross): 54 hp [40.3 kW]
Engine (net): 52 hp [38.8 kW]
PTO (claimed): 45 hp [33.6 kW]

Capacity:
Fuel: 14.3 gal [54.1 L]
Hydraulic system: 11.9 gal [45.0 L]
Front axle: 9.5 qts [9.0 L]

3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: II/I
Rear lift (at ends): 3,860 lbs [1750 kg]
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 2,980 lbs [1351 kg]

Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540
Engine RPM: 540@2550
Mid PTO: semi-independent (optional)
Mid RPM: 2000

Dimensions & Tires:
Wheelbase: 75.4 inches [191 cm]
Weight: 3902 to 4233 pounds
Front tire: 9.5-16
Rear tire: 14.9-26


Kubota L5240 attachments:
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe

Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: hydrostatic power steering
Brakes: mechanical wet disc
Cab: Two-post ROPS. Grand CAB on HSTC.

Hydraulics:
Type: open center
Capacity: 11.9 gal [45.0 L]
Valves: 2 to 3
Pump flow: 9.8 gpm [37.1 lpm]
Total flow: 14.7 gpm [55.6 lpm]
Steering flow: 4.9 gpm [18.5 lpm]

Electrical:
Ground: negative
Charging amps: 45
55 (cab)

Battery:
Number: 1
Cold-cranking amps: 582
Volts: 12

Page information:
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[ptsg]

What does location have to do with it? :confused3:

The OP is looking for opinion on the price of the machine of his neighbor. He is not looking for suggestions to get a new tractor.

Back to the question, can't comment on prices over there, but try to know the year and hours of the machine so people here can have a better idea of the machine and help you with the pricing.
And no, we don't really need your location. It's optional, not mandatory.

 

[buck12]

TractorHouse.com is a good place to get a general idea what price others are asking for a particular model of tractor.

 

[TripleR]

Open station I'm guessing. No idea on price, but it's not going to there very long. Some including me prefer it over the L6060.

 

[z1069]

Yes Sir, open station. I did the tratordata and tractorhouse thing before I posted. I guess I was mostly wondering what you guys thought of the l5240.

I never considered a Kubota. I was mostly researching Fords/ New Holland, LS and Mahindras.

 

[3gunr]

I look at lots of used tractors and that sounds like a good deal.

 

[moship]

FYI...

The Grand L 40's have two submodels during their manufacturing run. The newer models are -3 as in L5240-3. They can be differentiated by the earlier version in the way the PTO engages. The -3 models will use an electrical rotary switch to engage the PTO, while earlier versions will use a manual lever. If you purchase the tractor, you'll need to know which version when purchasing replacement parts in some cases.

I believe the -3 models were offered in 2010.

Does the tractor in question have a FEL?

Good luck!

 

[rgr33]

A tier 3 52 hp Kubota.
With implements included in the deal
Well maintained
$20k
What’s not to like there? Assuming the sheet metal is good, and it comes with a fel.

 

[TripleR]

Yes Sir, open station. I did the tratordata and tractorhouse thing before I posted. I guess I was mostly wondering what you guys thought of the l5240.

I never considered a Kubota. I was mostly researching Fords/ New Holland, LS and Mahindras.

The L5240 and L5740 are the same tractor, same engine just tuned a bit different different. Here is the 1-2-3 thread https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...716-hst-1-vs-hst-3-a.html?highlight=L40+hst-3

 

[z1069]

Heres a pic

 

[Fallon]

Open station I'm guessing. No idea on price, but it's not going to there very long. Some including me prefer it over the L6060.

Other than the lack of cab I could consider it an upgrade to my L4060HSTC. Definitely power wise.

I like the tier 4 emissions stuff not having the black smoke to deal with, but it's more complexity to break later. HST & nice control wise I dont believe there was much in the way of changes. There is another thread about the fancy features & consensus being few people (myself included) use few except the 2 speed lever.

The cheapest Grand these days is a L3560 starting at $30-35k or so. $20k for one with not quite double the HP sounds good if it's in good shape with low hours.

 

[Tractorable]

Buy it, that’s a good deal, and you know the history.

 

[TripleR]

Other than the lack of cab I could consider it an upgrade to my L4060HSTC. Definitely power wise.

I like the tier 4 emissions stuff not having the black smoke to deal with, but it's more complexity to break later. HST & nice control wise I dont believe there was much in the way of changes. There is another thread about the fancy features & consensus being few people (myself included) use few except the 2 speed lever.

The cheapest Grand these days is a L3560 starting at $30-35k or so. $20k for one with not quite double the HP sounds good if it's in good shape with low hours.

Tier 4 stuff itself was not an issue, but it forced the hydraulics into vulnerable mounting especially the third function. No guards were available then; Paul Short is making them now. My sons like a step on both sides and I don't like the tank position. I also prefer brakes on the right. My servo cruise control can also be used in lieu of the forward foot controls.

 

[moship]

So did the OP buy it?

 

[tradosaurus]

So did the OP buy it?

If I didn't have a tractor I would be asking for a phone number to look at it since I'm about 5 hrs north of Dayton.

Looks like a well kept tractor without the DPF.

 

[skipperbrown]

I had a 3940 hst and it was a very, very nice tractor. I sure could have used another few HP. If it is in good shape, I'd buy it.

 

[z1069]

Yes, I did buy it. lol Its the 1st generation? It has the PTO lever not the button.

It has 800 hrs.
I've found a couple I wish I would caught but thats the way it goes.... tractor fever...

I used it a couple hours (therapy) over the weekend, before the rains came.

I'm sure ill have more question later since i've never owned a tractor before.


Marc

 

[nybirdman]

Good move on a very nice tractor;congrats!

 

[crazyal]

You will want to learn how to use the HST+ functions. At first, if new to using a tractor, they will not make much sense. But with just a little seat time you'll quickly realize their advantages.