Head to head · Utility

Kubota A-17 vs Satoh Elk S550

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KubotaModel A

Kubota A-17

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full A-17 specs
KubotaKubota A-17
vs
SatohSatoh Elk S550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

▲ Elk S550 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
A-1716.8 hp
Elk S55017 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

A-17 is in the 4th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A-17 higher · +0.8 ci (+1%)
A-1761.1 ci
Elk S55060.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

A-17 is in the 6th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 6th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Elk S550 higher · +1 (+33%)
A-173
Elk S5504
Median Utility Tractor4

A-17 is in the 23rd percentile; Elk S550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
A-176
Elk S5506
Median Utility Tractor12

A-17 is in the 11th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

A-17 (A)Elk S550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSatoh
ModelA-17Elk S550
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactUtility

Engine

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMazda
ModelD1005Not recorded
Power Output16.8hp17hpElk S550+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,300RPMA-17+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34Elk S550+1 · +33%
Displacement61.1ci60.3ciA-17+0.8 ci · +1%
Bore3in2.7inA-17+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke2.9in2.7inA-17+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
TypeManualGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
Length99.6in103inElk S550+3.4 in · +3%
Width40.9in45inElk S550+4.1 in · +10%
Height49.2in51.6inElk S550+2.4 in · +5%
Operating Weight1,455lb1,429lbA-17+26 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 0I

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD
Drive Type4WD2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Electrical

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal

Operator Station

SpecKubota A-17Satoh Elk S550Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 4th percentile (16.8 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 6th percentile (61.1 ci)B · 6th percentile (60.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 5th percentile (1,455 lb)B · 5th percentile (1,429 lb)
A · A-17B · Elk S550Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota A-17Full spec pageSatoh Elk S550