Head to head · Utility

Kubota KL550 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L5240HST

KubotaKubota KL550 Hi-Speed
vs
KubotaKubota L5240HST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ KL550 Hi-Speed higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
KL550 Hi-Speed54.3 hp
L5240HST54 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KL550 Hi-Speed is in the 49th percentile; L5240HST is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
KL550 Hi-Speed149 ci
L5240HST149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KL550 Hi-Speed is in the 37th percentile; L5240HST is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KL550 Hi-Speed4
L5240HST4
Median Utility Tractor4

KL550 Hi-Speed is in the 50th percentile; L5240HST is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL550 Hi-Speed higher · +27 (+900%)
KL550 Hi-Speed30
L5240HST3
Median Utility Tractor12

KL550 Hi-Speed is in the 96th percentile; L5240HST is in the 3rd · 4,941 models

KL550 Hi-Speed (A)L5240HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelKL550 Hi-SpeedL5240HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelV2403E-TVCS—
Power Output54.3hp54hp▲ KL550 Hi-Speed+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ KL550 Hi-Speed+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci149ciSame
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke4inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
Length140in126in▲ KL550 Hi-Speed+14 in · +11%
Width60.4in68.4in▲ L5240HST+8 in · +13%
Height87.4in102in▲ L5240HST+14.6 in · +17%
Operating Weight4,079lb3,902lb▲ KL550 Hi-Speed+177 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded14.7gpm—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
Power RatingNot recorded45hp—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCat I & II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,976lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—
Alternator AmperageNot recorded45—

Capacities

SpecKubota KL550 Hi-SpeedKubota L5240HSTDifference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded14.3gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 49th percentile (54.3 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 96th percentile (30)B · 3rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,079 lb)B · 36th percentile (3,902 lb)
A · KL550 Hi-SpeedB · L5240HSTMedian Utility Tractor
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