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KubotaModel A
Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed
Utility
- power
- 49.4 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 30
Head to head · Utility
Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed vs Kubota M4970
KubotaModel B
Kubota M4970
Utility
- power
- 49.5 hp
- displacement
- 170 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
KubotaKubota KL505 Hi-Speed
vs
KubotaKubota M4970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ M4970 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)KL505 Hi-Speed49.4 hp
M497049.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
KL505 Hi-Speed is in the 44th percentile; M4970 is in the 45th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M4970 higher · +21 ci (+14%)KL505 Hi-Speed149 ci
M4970170 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
KL505 Hi-Speed is in the 37th percentile; M4970 is in the 45th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ M4970 higher · +2 (+50%)KL505 Hi-Speed4
M49706
Median Utility Tractor4
KL505 Hi-Speed is in the 50th percentile; M4970 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ KL505 Hi-Speed higher · +14 (+88%)KL505 Hi-Speed30
M497016
Median Utility Tractor12
KL505 Hi-Speed is in the 96th percentile; M4970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
KL505 Hi-Speed (A)M4970 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | KL505 Hi-Speed | M4970 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | V2403 | S2802 | — |
| Power Output | 49.4hp | 49.5hp | ▲ M4970+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,700RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ KL505 Hi-Speed+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ M4970+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 149ci | 170ci | ▲ M4970+21 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4in | 3.2in | ▲ KL505 Hi-Speed+0.8 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 144in | ▲ M4970+5 in · +4% |
| Width | 60.4in | 68.9in | ▲ M4970+8.5 in · +14% |
| Height | 93.3in | 95.3in | ▲ M4970+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 3,583lb | 5,379lb | ▲ M4970+1,796 lb · +50% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 3-point hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.2gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota KL505 Hi-Speed | Kubota M4970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | ROPS | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 44th percentile (49.4 hp)B · 45th percentile (49.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 45th percentile (170 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 96th percentile (30)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 30th percentile (3,583 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,379 lb)
A · KL505 Hi-SpeedB · M4970Median Utility Tractor