Which has more horsepower, the Kioti DK55 or the Kioti DK5520?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kioti DK55 or the Kioti DK5520?

The Kioti DK5520 leads on pto hp at 46.4 hp hp, compared to 45.2 hp hp for the Kioti DK55.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kioti DK55 or the Kioti DK5520?

The Kioti DK5520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,643 lb lb for the Kioti DK55.

Kioti DK55 vs Kioti DK5520

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 5 measurable specs, the Kioti DK5520 leads 4 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kioti DK55 and Kioti DK5520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kioti DK55	Kioti DK5520
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	45.2 hp	▲ 46.4 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	—	2,474 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,643 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	—	107.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,895 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.2 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.4 mph	▲ 16.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kioti DK55Kioti DK5520

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

45.2 hp

▲46.4 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

—

2,474 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,643 lb

▲2,716 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KiotiDK55	KiotiDK5520


PTO Power	45.2 hp	46.4 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel, liquid-cooled	Diesel, 4-cycle, water-cooled engine
Fuel System	In-line pump system; mechanical control; indirect injection	Not Published
Displacement	134.1 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	KIOTI (Daedong)	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Gear
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	4.94 gpm
Implement Flow	9.9 gpm	9.62 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.2 gpm	14.56 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.2 gpm	14.56 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2 (Optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540/1000 RPM	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Top link draft sensing	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,643 lbs at 24 in	2,998 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II/I	Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,643 lbs	2,716 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	21.5LX16.1/4	5.7 gal-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	29X12.5X15/6	29X12.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5X24/8	14.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	12X16.5/6	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-28	13.6-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-20/6	8.0-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	0.89 gal (engine only)
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.95 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	18 gal	11.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.48 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	107.7 in (to pivot point)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	3,895 lb (at pivot pins)
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick attach (QA) bucket
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Not Published	2,474 lb @ 59.84 in pivot pin height

Clutch	Dry disc	Dry single stage
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	8F/8R
Transmission Type	Synchronized shuttle	Synchro shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.4 mph	16.71 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	16.28 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Rear differential lock (standard)

Brakes	Wet disc brakes	Wet disc type
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,655 lb (Vertical Load)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	76.8 in	71.3 in
Overall Width	69.3 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	17.5 in	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	106.5 in	96.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	104 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	85.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.5 in	124.8 in

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Kioti DK10/20 & CK10/20 with 6 bolt Grill Guard Brush Screen Insert $250.00

Kioti DK55 vs Kioti DK5520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kioti DK55 or the Kioti DK5520?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kioti DK55 or the Kioti DK5520?: The Kioti DK5520 leads on pto hp at 46.4 hp hp, compared to 45.2 hp hp for the Kioti DK55.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kioti DK55 or the Kioti DK5520?: The Kioti DK5520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,643 lb lb for the Kioti DK55.