Compare/Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL5550

Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL5550

Verdict: Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL5550

The Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KL5550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Kubota KL5550 is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 1,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL5550 holds more fuel (48.1 L vs 46.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL5550 is the newer design (2010 vs 2006). 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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Kubota

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Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

46.9 LReference

48.1 LReference

Engine

40.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

Power

40.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.43x4.03 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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30F and 20RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-952@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

Weight

1850 kgReference

1819 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Length

355 cmReference

353 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

Height (cab)

221 cmReference

226 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

Rear tread

113 to 152 cmReference

114 to 143 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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236 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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148.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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54.3 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,270@2,700 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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237 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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226.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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353.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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153.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,819.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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13.6-28Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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143 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-20Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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121.4 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.