Compare/Kubota FT30 vs Kubota L2550

Kubota FT30 vs Kubota L2550

Verdict: Kubota FT30 vs Kubota L2550

The Kubota FT30 and the Kubota L2550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Kubota FT30 is the lighter machine (2,161 kg vs 2,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT30 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT30 is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

22.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

85 x 82 mmReference

Power

22.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

3.35x3.23 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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22.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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14.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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22.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper elementReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Oil capacity

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31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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5.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.9 kWReference

Max power

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14.9 kWReference

Compression ratio

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18:1Reference

Transmission

ROPS gear

980 kgReference

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Cab gear

1099 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

Glide ShiftReference

Type

power shiftReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-664@2700Reference

1000@2438Reference

PTO (claimed)

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17.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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17.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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31.0 LReference

Pressure

—

156.9 barReference

Valves

—

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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25.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.6 lpmReference

Control

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draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1099 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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898 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

liveReference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1080/2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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18.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2161 to 2469 poundsReference

2250 to 2575 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-26Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

196 cmReference

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Height (cab)

201 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

112 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

103 to 139 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

1000 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1119 kgReference

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Ag front

—

7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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199 cmReference

2WD Shipping

—

1020 kgReference

4WD Shipping

—

1120 kgReference

GST 4WD Shipping

—

1159 kgReference

4WD Operating

—

1168 kgReference

Ballasted

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1746 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

35Reference

Battery AH

—

80Reference

Battery size

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80 AHReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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JapanReference

Capacities

Capacity

100.5 ciReference

31.0 LReference

Fuel

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29.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

—

6 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

29.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

545@2,700Reference

1,000@2,438 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Differential wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

powerReference

manual | powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,275 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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2.8 gpm (6.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,100 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control | draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

196.1 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

201.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

292.1 cmReference

277.1 cmReference

Overall Width

132.6 cmReference

130.6 cmReference

Overall weight

1,000.2 kgReference

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Overall Height

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199.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-26 agReference

11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

104.9 cmReference

0.6 to 55.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

7-16 agReference

5.00-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

105.4 cmReference

Optional: 44.1 inches\\nStandard: 37.8 toReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Variants

L2550F

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2WDReference

L2550DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L2550 attachments

L2550 Serial Numbers

1985

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50006Reference

1986

—

52410Reference

1987

—

55111Reference

1988

—

80011 (GST)Reference

1989

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81885 (GST)Reference

Location:

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Clutch housing on left sideReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4690 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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195 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

—

295 cmReference

Loading height

—

191 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Bucket force

—

1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

789 kgReference

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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5.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1486 kgReference

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.