KubotaModel A
Kubota GL-53
Utility
- power
- 53 hp
- displacement
- 168 ci
- Cylinders
- 5
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
Kubota GL-53 vs Massey Ferguson 1455
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 1455
Utility
- power
- 55.3 hp
- displacement
- 173 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
KubotaKubota GL-53
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1455
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1455 higher · +2.3 hp (+4%)GL-5353 hp
145555.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
GL-53 is in the 48th percentile; 1455 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1455 higher · +5 ci (+3%)GL-53168 ci
1455173 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
GL-53 is in the 45th percentile; 1455 is in the 46th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ GL-53 higher · +1 (+25%)GL-535
14554
Median Utility Tractor4
GL-53 is in the 88th percentile; 1455 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedGL-5316
145516
Median Utility Tractor12
GL-53 is in the 73rd percentile; 1455 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
GL-53 (A)1455 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | GL-53 | 1455 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Iseki | — |
| Model | F2803 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 53hp | 55.3hp | ▲ 1455+2.3 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ GL-53+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 5 | 4 | ▲ GL-53+1 · +25% |
| Displacement | 168ci | 173ci | ▲ 1455+5 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.6in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | SynchroShuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | 137in | ▲ GL-53+6 in · +4% |
| Width | 59.3in | 64.6in | ▲ 1455+5.3 in · +9% |
| Height | Not recorded | 98.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,836lb | 3,791lb | ▲ GL-53+45 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 13.6-28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | JIS1 | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota GL-53 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS/Cab | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 48th percentile (53 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 46th percentile (173 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 88th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 34th percentile (3,836 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,791 lb)
A · GL-53B · 1455Median Utility Tractor