Compare/Kioti DK55 vs Kioti DK551

Kioti DK55 vs Kioti DK551

Verdict: Kioti DK55 vs Kioti DK551

The Kioti DK55 and the Kioti DK551 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kioti DK55 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. Kioti DK551 is the lighter machine (4,612 kg vs 4,685 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kioti DK551 is the newer design (2010 vs 2003). In short: choose the Kioti DK55 for outright pulling power, or the Kioti DK551 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kioti

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kioti

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Kioti (a part of Daedong)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

41.0 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

41.0 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.43x3.64 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

synchro shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

275mm dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Synchronized Shuttle : 12 F and 12 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.7 kWReference

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Pump flow

37.5 lpmReference

Total flow

53.7 lpmReference

62.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.9 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1198 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Valves

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2Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1203 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

444 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-20/6Reference

9.5-20Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

9.5-20/6Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.5x15/6Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5Lx16.1/4Reference

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Industrial front

12x16.5/6Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5x24/8Reference

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Length

326 cmReference

366 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

270 cmReference

271 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

217 cmReference

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Height (cab)

264 cmReference

247 cmReference

ROPS Weight

2125 kgReference

2092 kgReference

Cab Weight

2315 kgReference

2360 kgReference

Ground clearance

44 cmReference

46 cmReference

Front tread

146 cmReference

144 cmReference

Rear tread

136 to 156 cmReference

135 to 158 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Kioti DK55 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Kioti KB2375 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kioti KB2385 BackhoeReference

Transport height

229 cmReference

220 cmReference

Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

326 cmReference

Loading height

179 cmReference

200 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1610 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1009 kgReference

Kioti KB2385 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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240 cmReference

Kioti DK551 attachments

General

Make & Model

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Kioti (a part of Daedong)Reference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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South KoreaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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134.1 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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54 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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16.5 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.6 gpm (9.9 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,203.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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271.5 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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247.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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366.3 cmReference

Overall Width

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173.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,092 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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53.5 to 62.4 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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Front: 9.5-20.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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144 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.