Compare/Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota MZ55

Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota MZ55

Verdict: Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota MZ55

The Kubota KL5550 and the Kubota MZ55 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 2,409 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota MZ55 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 48.1 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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Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

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

Engine

Fuel tank

48.1 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

40.5 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Power

40.5 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x4.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

30F and 20RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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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

1819 kgReference

2409 kgReference

Front tire

8.3-20Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

353 cmReference

362 cmReference

Width

153 cmReference

156 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

226 cmReference

244 cmReference

Ground clearance

43 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

114 to 143 cmReference

121 to 171 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

148.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

54.3 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,270@2,700 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

237 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

226.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

353.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

153.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,819.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

143 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

8.3-20Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

121.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.