Head to head · Utility

Kubota B1550 vs Satoh Elk S550

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B1550

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1550 specs
KubotaKubota B1550
vs
SatohSatoh Elk S550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B155017 hp
Elk S55017 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Elk S550 higher · +8.1 ci (+16%)
B155052.2 ci
Elk S55060.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

▲ Elk S550 higher · +1 (+33%)
B15503
Elk S5504
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
B15506
Elk S5506
Median Utility Tractor12

B1550 is in the 11th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSatoh—
ModelB1550Elk S550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMazda—
ModelD850-5BNot recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,300RPM▲ B1550+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34▲ Elk S550+1 · +33%
Displacement52.2ci60.3ci▲ Elk S550+8.1 ci · +16%
Bore2.8in2.7in▲ B1550+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke2.8in2.7in▲ B1550+0.1 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
TypeGear shift with dry single plate type clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
Length101in103in▲ Elk S550+2 in · +2%
Width43.3in45in▲ Elk S550+1.7 in · +4%
Height74.8in51.6in▲ B1550+23.2 in · +45%
Operating Weight1,224lb1,429lb▲ Elk S550+205 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2924rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity827lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal-expanding typeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota B1550Satoh Elk S550Difference
Coolant0.8gal0.8galSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota B1550Satoh 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)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,224 lb)B · 5th percentile (1,429 lb)
A · B1550B · Elk S550Median Utility Tractor
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