Head to head · Utility

Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L2850

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KubotaModel A

Kubota L2550

Utility

power
29.5 hp
displacement
85.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L2550 specs
Kubota L2850 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L2850

Utility

power
33 hp
displacement
106 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full L2850 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L2850 higher · +3.5 hp (+12%)
L255029.5 hp
L285033 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

L2550 is in the 21st percentile; L2850 is in the 25th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L2850 higher · +20.9 ci (+25%)
L255085.1 ci
L2850106 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

L2550 is in the 14th percentile; L2850 is in the 25th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L2850 higher · +1 (+33%)
L25503
L28504
Median Utility Tractor4

L2550 is in the 23rd percentile; L2850 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
L25508
L28508
Median Utility Tractor12

L2550 is in the 23rd percentile; L2850 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

L2550 (A)L2850 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelL2550L2850—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1402-DI-AV1702-DI-A—
Power Output29.5hp33hp▲ L2850+3.5 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ L2850+1 · +33%
Displacement85.1ci106ci▲ L2850+20.9 ci · +25%
Bore3.4in3.2in▲ L2550+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.2in3.2inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
TypeMechanical shuttle, partially synchronizedMechanical Shuttle, Partially Synchronized, Glide Shift with Wet Disc Clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
Length109in114in▲ L2850+5 in · +5%
Width51.2in53.5in▲ L2850+2.3 in · +4%
Height78.3in78in▲ L2550+0.3 in · <1%
Operating Weight2,250lb2,778lb▲ L2850+528 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Pump Flow Capacity4.6gpm8.1gpm▲ L2850+3.5 gpm · +76%
Pressure2,145psi2,050psi▲ L2550+95 psi · +5%
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
TypeContinuous or live (optional), Optional TransmissionContinuous or Live (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Power Rating25.1hp33hp▲ L2850+7.9 hp · +31%

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,430lb2,430lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential wet discDifferential Wet DiscSame

Electrical

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
Coolant1.3gal1.9gal▲ L2850+0.6 gal · +46%

Operator Station

SpecKubota L2550Kubota L2850Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 21st percentile (29.5 hp)B · 25th percentile (33 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 14th percentile (85.1 ci)B · 25th percentile (106 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 14th percentile (2,250 lb)B · 20th percentile (2,778 lb)
A · L2550B · L2850Median Utility Tractor
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