Compare/Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MZ555

Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MZ555

Verdict: Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed vs Kubota MZ555

The Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed and the Kubota MZ555 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed is the lighter machine (1,850 kg vs 2,409 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MZ555 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 46.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MZ555 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Eight gears (1-8) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high) with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

46.9 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

40.5 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

98 x 120 mmReference

Power

40.5 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

—

electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,400 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

—

3.86x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

—

24 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-952@2700Reference

1080@2400Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

1850 kgReference

2409 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

355 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (cab)

221 cmReference

244 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

113 to 152 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

MZ555

—

utilityReference

MZ555-PC

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half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Capacities

Capacity

—

220.9 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

54.2 RPMReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,080@2,400 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

—

PowerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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244.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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362.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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156.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,409.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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12.4-32Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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48 to 67.7 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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8.3-20.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

—

132.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

Cab standard.Reference

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.