Head to head · Utility

Kubota L245 vs Massey Ferguson 253

Kubota L245 Tractor
KubotaModel A

Kubota L245

Utility

power
25 hp
displacement
68 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L245 specs
Massey Ferguson 253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 253

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 253 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +25.3 hp (+101%)
L24525 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L245 is in the 16th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 253 higher · +85 ci (+125%)
L24568 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L245 is in the 8th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
L2453
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

L245 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
L2458
2538
Median Utility Tractor12

L245 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

L245 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson—
ModelL245253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerKubotaPerkins—
ModelDH1101Diesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power Output25hp50.3hp▲ 253+25.3 hp · +101%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,250RPM▲ L245+550 RPM · +24%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68ci153ci▲ 253+85 ci · +125%
Bore3in3.6in▲ 253+0.6 in · +20%
Stroke3.2in5in▲ 253+1.8 in · +56%

Transmission

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeGearSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Length101inNot recorded—
Width51.6inNot recorded—
Height82.7in86.6in▲ 253+3.9 in · +5%
Wheelbase65.7inNot recorded—
Ground Clearance13.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,196lb4,950lb▲ 253+2,754 lb · +125%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity6.8gpm5.3gpm▲ L245+1.5 gpm · +28%
Pressure1,000psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeIndependentLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2700rpmNot recorded—
Speed 31,000rpmNot recorded—
Power Rating21.1hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Front Tire Size5.00-15Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity1,539lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Power SteeringfalseNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—
Alternator Amperage20Not recorded—

Capacities

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Fuel Capacity6.6galNot recorded—
Coolant1.7gal2.7gal▲ 253+1 gal · +59%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L245Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS—
ROPSTwo-post ROPS (option)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 16th percentile (25 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 14th percentile (2,196 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)
A · L245B · 253Median Utility Tractor
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