Head to head · Utility

Ford 8N vs Kubota L2550

Ford 8N Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 8N

Utility

power
27.4 hp
displacement
120 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 8N specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L2550

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
85.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L2550 specs
FordFord 8N
vs
KubotaKubota L2550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L2550 higher · +2.1 hp (+8%)
8N27.4 hp
L255029.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8N is in the 19th percentile; L2550 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8N higher · +34.9 ci (+41%)
8N120 ci
L255085.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8N is in the 28th percentile; L2550 is in the 14th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8N higher · +1 (+33%)
8N4
L25503
Median Utility Tractor4

8N is in the 50th percentile; L2550 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ L2550 higher · +4 (+100%)
8N4
L25508
Median Utility Tractor12

8N is in the 4th percentile; L2550 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

8N (A)L2550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model8NL2550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelNot recordedD1402-DI-A—
Power Output27.4hp29.5hp▲ L2550+2.1 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,600RPM▲ L2550+600 RPM · +30%
Cylinders43▲ 8N+1 · +33%
Displacement120ci85.1ci▲ 8N+34.9 ci · +41%
Bore3.2in3.4in▲ L2550+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.7in3.2in▲ 8N+0.5 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
TypeConstant meshMechanical shuttle, partially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
Length115in109in▲ 8N+6 in · +6%
Width64.8in51.2in▲ 8N+13.6 in · +27%
Height54.5in78.3in▲ L2550+23.8 in · +44%
Operating Weight2,717lb2,250lb▲ 8N+467 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity4.9gpm4.6gpm▲ 8N+0.3 gpm · +7%
PressureNot recorded2,145psi—
Steering TypeMechanicalManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
TypeTransmissionContinuous or live (optional), Optional Transmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Power Rating23.9hp25.1hp▲ L2550+1.2 hp · +5%

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity800lb2,430lb▲ L2550+1,630 lb · +204%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeMechanicalManual—
Power SteeringfalseNot recorded—
Brake TypeManual DrumDifferential wet disc—
Differential Lock TypeMechanicalNot recorded—
Differential Lock LocationRearNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
Coolant3gal1.3gal▲ 8N+1.7 gal · +131%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8NKubota L2550Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.4 hp)B · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 28th percentile (120 ci)B · 14th percentile (85.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 19th percentile (2,717 lb)B · 14th percentile (2,250 lb)
A · 8NB · L2550Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 8NFull spec pageKubota L2550