Head to head · Utility

Kubota KT255 vs Yanmar LX490

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KubotaModel A

Kubota KT255

Utility

power
24.7 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
48
Full KT255 specs
Yanmar LX490 Tractor
YanmarModel B

Yanmar LX490

Sub-Compact

power
48.5 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LX490 specs
KubotaKubota KT255
vs
YanmarYanmar LX490

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,1075,720

Engine Power

▲ LX490 higher · +23.8 hp (+96%)
KT25524.7 hp
LX49048.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT255 is in the 15th percentile; LX490 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LX490 higher · +30.5 ci (+33%)
KT25591.5 ci
LX490122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT255 is in the 20th percentile; LX490 is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ LX490 higher · +1 (+33%)
KT2553
LX4904
Median Utility Tractor4

KT255 is in the 23rd percentile; LX490 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ LX490 higher · +1,270 lb (+54%)
KT2552,348 lb
LX4903,618 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

KT255 is in the 15th percentile; LX490 is in the 31st · 5,107 models

KT255 (A)LX490 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
ManufacturerKubotaYanmar
ModelKT255LX490
CategoryUtilitySub-Compact

Engine

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
ManufacturerKubotaNot recorded
ModelD1503Not recorded
Power Output24.7hp48.5hpLX490+23.8 hp · +96%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders34LX490+1 · +33%
Displacement91.5ci122ciLX490+30.5 ci · +33%
Bore3.3in3.5inLX490+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.6in3.6inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
TypePower shiftNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
LengthNot recorded124in
WidthNot recorded83.4in
Operating Weight2,348lb3,618lbLX490+1,270 lb · +54%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic independent
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,760lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded
Drive Type4WDNot recorded
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal

Operator Station

SpecKubota KT255Yanmar LX490Difference
TypeROPS/Cab (both options available)Not recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 15th percentile (24.7 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 15th percentile (2,348 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,618 lb)
A · KT255B · LX490Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota KT255Full spec pageYanmar LX490