Head to head · Utility

Kubota B1550 HST vs Satoh Elk S550

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B1550 HST

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B1550 HST specs
KubotaKubota B1550 HST
vs
SatohSatoh Elk S550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B1550 HST17 hp
Elk S55017 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B1550 HST is in the 5th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Elk S550 higher · +8.1 ci (+16%)
B1550 HST52.2 ci
Elk S55060.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B1550 HST is in the 3rd percentile; Elk S550 is in the 6th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Elk S550 higher · +1 (+33%)
B1550 HST3
Elk S5504
Median Utility Tractor4

B1550 HST is in the 23rd percentile; Elk S550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ Elk S550 higher · +51 lb (+4%)
B1550 HST1,378 lb
Elk S5501,429 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

B1550 HST is in the 4th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 5th · 5,107 models

B1550 HST (A)Elk S550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSatoh—
ModelB1550 HSTElk S550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMazda—
ModelD850-5BNot recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,300RPM—
Cylinders34▲ Elk S550+1 · +33%
Displacement52.2ci60.3ci▲ Elk S550+8.1 ci · +16%
Bore2.8in2.7in▲ B1550 HST+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke2.8in2.7in▲ B1550 HST+0.1 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
TypeHydrostatic (HST)Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
Length101in103in▲ Elk S550+2 in · +2%
Width43.3in45in▲ Elk S550+1.7 in · +4%
Height74.8in51.6in▲ B1550 HST+23.2 in · +45%
Operating Weight1,378lb1,429lb▲ Elk S550+51 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2858rpmNot recorded—
Speed 32,416rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch Capacity827lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal-expandingNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
Coolant0.8gal0.8galSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota B1550 HSTSatoh Elk S550Difference
TypeOpen with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 3rd percentile (52.2 ci)B · 6th percentile (60.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 4th percentile (1,378 lb)B · 5th percentile (1,429 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 9th percentile (101 in)B · 11th percentile (103 in)
A · B1550 HSTB · Elk S550Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota B1550 HSTFull spec pageSatoh Elk S550