Compare/Kubota KL300 vs Kubota L2550

Kubota KL300 vs Kubota L2550

Verdict: Kubota KL300 vs Kubota L2550

The Kubota KL300 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 L2550 is the lighter machine (2,250 kg vs 2,910 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL300 holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL300 is the newer design (2006 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

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Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse. 24-speed transmission only on tractors with cabin.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

22.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 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

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

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.35x3.23 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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18:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Transmission

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Glide ShiftReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-945@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

Type

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power shiftReference

Capacity

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31.0 LReference

Pressure

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156.9 barReference

Valves

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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

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1080/2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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18.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

174 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2910 to 3296 poundsReference

2250 to 2575 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-26Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference

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Length

318 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

141 cmReference

130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

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Height (cab)

198 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1319 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1495 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

113 cmReference

112 cmReference

Rear tread

108 to 148 cmReference

103 to 139 cmReference

Ag front

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7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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199 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1020 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1120 kgReference

GST 4WD Shipping

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1159 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1168 kgReference

Ballasted

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1746 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Battery size

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80 AHReference

Variants

L2550F

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2WDReference

L2550DT

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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29.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6 qtsReference

Kubota L2550 attachments

L2550 Serial Numbers

1985

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50006Reference

1986

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52410Reference

1987

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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

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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191 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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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

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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JapanReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@2,438 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Differential wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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manual | powerReference

Hydraulics

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 category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

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

Overall Height

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199.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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277.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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130.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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0.6 to 55.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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5.00-15Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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Optional: 44.1 inches\\nStandard: 37.8 toReference

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.