Head to head · Utility

Kubota M5400 vs Schluter Compact 550

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M5400

Utility

power
58 hp
displacement
168 ci
Cylinders
5
Forward gears
8
Full M5400 specs
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SchluterModel B

Schluter Compact 550

Utility

power
58 hp
displacement
210 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full Compact 550 specs
KubotaKubota M5400
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SchluterSchluter Compact 550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
M540058 hp
Compact 55058 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M5400 is in the 52nd percentile; Compact 550 is in the 52nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Compact 550 higher · +42 ci (+25%)
M5400168 ci
Compact 550210 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M5400 is in the 45th percentile; Compact 550 is in the 58th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ M5400 higher · +2 (+67%)
M54005
Compact 5503
Median Utility Tractor4

M5400 is in the 88th percentile; Compact 550 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
M54008
Compact 5508
Median Utility Tractor12

M5400 is in the 23rd percentile; Compact 550 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

M5400 (A)Compact 550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSchluter—
ModelM5400Compact 550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
ManufacturerKubotaSchluter—
ModelF2803SDM 108 W 3—
Power Output58hp58hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,100RPM▲ M5400+600 RPM · +29%
Cylinders53▲ M5400+2 · +67%
Displacement168ci210ci▲ Compact 550+42 ci · +25%
Bore3.4in4.3in▲ Compact 550+0.9 in · +26%
Stroke3.6in4.9in▲ Compact 550+1.3 in · +36%

Transmission

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
TypePartially synchronizedManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
Length137in138in▲ Compact 550+1 in · <1%
Width72.4inNot recorded—
Height93.7in92.5in▲ M5400+1.2 in · +1%
Operating Weight3,858lb5,931lb▲ Compact 550+2,073 lb · +54%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerMechanical/Power Assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,200lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerMechanical/Power Assist—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
Coolant2.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota M5400Schluter Compact 550Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 52nd percentile (58 hp)B · 52nd percentile (58 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 58th percentile (210 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 88th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)B · 56th percentile (5,931 lb)
A · M5400B · Compact 550Median Utility Tractor
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