Head to head · Utility

LS K5055 vs LS XU55

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LSModel A

LS K5055

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
203 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full K5055 specs
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LSModel B

LS XU55

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
135 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full XU55 specs
LSLS K5055
vs
LSLS XU55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
K505555 hp
XU5555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

K5055 is in the 50th percentile; XU55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ K5055 higher · +68 ci (+50%)
K5055203 ci
XU55135 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

K5055 is in the 56th percentile; XU55 is in the 33rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
K50554
XU554
Median Utility Tractor4

K5055 is in the 50th percentile; XU55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ XU55 higher · +8 (+100%)
K50558
XU5516
Median Utility Tractor12

K5055 is in the 23rd percentile; XU55 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

K5055 (A)XU55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
ManufacturerLSLSSame
ModelK5055XU55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiShibaura—
ModelS4SN4LDI-TA-41—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ XU55+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement203ci135ci▲ K5055+68 ci · +50%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ K5055+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.7in3.9in▲ K5055+0.8 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
TypeSliding gearSynchronized shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
Length136in142in▲ XU55+6 in · +4%
Width66in66.9in▲ XU55+0.9 in · +1%
Height105in103in▲ K5055+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight4,076lb4,674lb▲ XU55+598 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecLS K5055LS XU55Difference
StandardNot recordedTier 4—
Control SystemNot recordedcooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 56th percentile (203 ci)B · 33rd percentile (135 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,076 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,674 lb)
A · K5055B · XU55Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageLS K5055Full spec pageLS XU55