KubotaModel A
Kubota KL5150
Utility
- power
- 50.3 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 30
Head to head · Utility
Kubota KL5150 vs Massey Ferguson 253
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 253
Utility
- power
- 50.3 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
KubotaKubota KL5150
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedKL515050.3 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
KL5150 is in the 46th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 253 higher · +4 ci (+3%)KL5150149 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
KL5150 is in the 37th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ KL5150 higher · +1 (+33%)KL51504
2533
Median Utility Tractor4
KL5150 is in the 50th percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ KL5150 higher · +22 (+275%)KL515030
2538
Median Utility Tractor12
KL5150 is in the 96th percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
KL5150 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | KL5150 | 253 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Perkins | — |
| Model | V2403 | Diesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S | — |
| Power Output | 50.3hp | 50.3hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,700RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ KL5150+450 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ KL5150+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 149ci | 153ci | ▲ 253+4 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.6in | ▲ 253+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 4in | 5in | ▲ 253+1 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 60.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 86.6in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 4,950lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 5.3gpm | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two-stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Multiple wet disc operated by foot pedals | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota KL5150 | Massey Ferguson 253 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 96th percentile (30)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · KL5150B · 253Median Utility Tractor