Head to head · Utility

Kubota KL53Z vs Massey Ferguson 254S

Kubota KL53Z Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota KL53Z

Utility

power
52.3 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full KL53Z specs
Massey Ferguson 254S Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 254S

Utility

power
56 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 254S specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ 254S higher · +3.7 hp (+7%)
KL53Z52.3 hp
254S56 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KL53Z is in the 48th percentile; 254S is in the 51st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 254S higher · +4 ci (+3%)
KL53Z149 ci
254S153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KL53Z is in the 37th percentile; 254S is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ KL53Z higher · +1 (+33%)
KL53Z4
254S3
Median Utility Tractor4

KL53Z is in the 50th percentile; 254S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 254S higher · +441 lb (+10%)
KL53Z4,233 lb
254S4,674 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KL53Z is in the 40th percentile; 254S is in the 45th · 5,107 models

KL53Z (A)254S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson
ModelKL53Z254S
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
ManufacturerKubotaPerkins
ModelV2403AD3.152
Power Output52.3hp56hp254S+3.7 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,200RPMKL53Z+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders43KL53Z+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci153ci254S+4 ci · +3%
Bore3.4in3.6in254S+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4in5in254S+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
TypeContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Manual

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
Length137in144in254S+7 in · +5%
Width61inNot recorded
HeightNot recorded94.5in
Operating Weight4,233lb4,674lb254S+441 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
Hitch CategoryICategory 3

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD
Drive Type4WD2WD
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power

Electrical

SpecKubota KL53ZMassey Ferguson 254SDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 48th percentile (52.3 hp)B · 51st percentile (56 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 40th percentile (4,233 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,674 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 50th percentile (137 in)B · 60th percentile (144 in)
A · KL53ZB · 254SMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota KL53ZFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 254S