KubotaModel A
Kubota KL5550
Utility
- power
- 54.3 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 30
Head to head · Utility
Kubota KL5550 vs Kubota L5040
KubotaModel B
Kubota L5040
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
KubotaKubota KL5550
vs
KubotaKubota L5040
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ KL5550 higher · +2.3 hp (+4%)KL555054.3 hp
L504052 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
KL5550 is in the 49th percentile; L5040 is in the 47th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedKL5550149 ci
L5040149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
KL5550 is in the 37th percentile; L5040 is in the 37th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedKL55504
L50404
Median Utility Tractor4
KL5550 is in the 50th percentile; L5040 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ KL5550 higher · +18 (+150%)KL555030
L504012
Median Utility Tractor12
KL5550 is in the 96th percentile; L5040 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
KL5550 (A)L5040 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | KL5550 | L5040 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Kubota | Same |
| Model | V2403 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 54.3hp | 52hp | ▲ KL5550+2.3 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,700RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ KL5550+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 149ci | 149ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4in | 4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Glide Shift (GST) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 126in | ▲ KL5550+13 in · +10% |
| Width | 60.4in | 67.3in | ▲ L5040+6.9 in · +11% |
| Height | Not recorded | 98in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,012lb | 3,803lb | ▲ KL5550+209 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Rear Type: I | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota KL5550 | Kubota L5040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.2gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 49th percentile (54.3 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 37th percentile (149 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 96th percentile (30)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 37th percentile (4,012 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,803 lb)
A · KL5550B · L5040Median Utility Tractor