Head to head · Utility

Kubota M4500 vs Volvo T55

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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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VolvoModel B

Volvo T55

Utility

power
55.5 hp
displacement
273 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full T55 specs
KubotaKubota M4500
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VolvoVolvo T55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
M450055.5 hp
T5555.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M4500 is in the 50th percentile; T55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ T55 higher · +114 ci (+72%)
M4500159 ci
T55273 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M4500 is in the 43rd percentile; T55 is in the 78th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M4500 higher · +2 (+50%)
M45006
T554
Median Utility Tractor4

M4500 is in the 93rd percentile; T55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M4500 higher · +11 (+220%)
M450016
T555
Median Utility Tractor12

M4500 is in the 73rd percentile; T55 is in the 6th · 4,941 models

M4500 (A)T55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
ManufacturerKubotaVolvo—
ModelM4500T55—
CategoryUtilityUtility, Standard Tread—

Engine

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
ManufacturerKubotaBolinder—
ModelS2600-A1054—
Power Output55.5hp55.5hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,000RPM▲ M4500+600 RPM · +30%
Cylinders64▲ M4500+2 · +50%
Displacement159ci273ci▲ T55+114 ci · +72%
Bore3.2in4.1in▲ T55+0.9 in · +28%
Stroke3.2in5.1in▲ T55+1.9 in · +59%

Transmission

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
TypePartially synchronizedGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
Length133in136in▲ T55+3 in · +2%
Width66.1in72.4in▲ T55+6.3 in · +10%
Height89.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,220lb6,504lb▲ T55+2,284 lb · +54%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
Power RatingNot recorded55.5hp—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M4500Volvo T55Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.8gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (159 ci)B · 78th percentile (273 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 6th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 40th percentile (4,220 lb)B · 62nd percentile (6,504 lb)
A · M4500B · T55Median Utility Tractor
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