Head to head · Utility

Kubota M4500 vs LS XR60

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M4500

Utility

power
55.5 hp
displacement
159 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full M4500 specs
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LSModel B

LS XR60

Utility

power
55.8 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full XR60 specs
KubotaKubota M4500
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LSLS XR60

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ XR60 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
M450055.5 hp
XR6055.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M4500 is in the 50th percentile; XR60 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M4500 higher · +6 ci (+4%)
M4500159 ci
XR60153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M4500 is in the 43rd percentile; XR60 is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4500 higher · +2 (+50%)
M45006
XR604
Median Utility Tractor4

M4500 is in the 93rd percentile; XR60 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
M450016
XR6016
Median Utility Tractor12

M4500 is in the 73rd percentile; XR60 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

M4500 (A)XR60 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
ManufacturerKubotaLS—
ModelM4500XR60—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
ManufacturerKubotaLS—
ModelS2600-AS4QLT—
Power Output55.5hp55.8hp▲ XR60+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ M4500+2 · +50%
Displacement159ci153ci▲ M4500+6 ci · +4%
Bore3.2in3.5in▲ XR60+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke3.2in4.1in▲ XR60+0.9 in · +28%

Transmission

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
TypePartially synchronizedSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
Length133in129in▲ M4500+4 in · +3%
Width66.1in62.4in▲ M4500+3.7 in · +6%
Height89.6in91.1in▲ XR60+1.5 in · +2%
Operating Weight4,220lb4,334lb▲ XR60+114 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecKubota M4500LS XR60Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55.5 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (159 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 40th percentile (4,220 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,334 lb)
A · M4500B · XR60Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota M4500Full spec pageLS XR60