Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L2800

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

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2550	Kubota L2800
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 30 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 25 hp
Weight (lb)	2,250 lb	▲ 2,600 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,142 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,435 lb
Lift Height (in)	95 in	▲ 95.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,863 lbf	1,858 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.5 mph	▲ 13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2550Kubota L2800

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲30 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲25 hp

Weightlb

2,250 lb

2,359 lb

2,536 lb

▲2,600 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

992 lb

▲1,142 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 lb

1,435 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL2550	KubotaL2800


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	Not Published
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	30 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 25 hp; HST (4WD): 23.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 2
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Indirect injection (E-TVCS)
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.5 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.5 gpm (6.5 + 4.0, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	9.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.9 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.0 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 7.5 gal; GST (4WD): 7.1 gal	7.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.8 qt (4WD)	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Continuous running (live PTO with dual clutch if equipped)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): transmission-driven, live-continuous running; HST (4WD): live-continuous with overrunning clutch
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	1998 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1435 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (draft control optional)	Position control

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Mechanical shuttle, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift Transmission, 8F/8R	Not Published
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/4R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.7 mph; HST (4WD): 14.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 12.2 mph; GST (4WD): 11.9 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 4.9 mph; HST (4WD): 13.2 mph
Clutch	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry single plate or two plate (live PTO if equipped); GST (4WD): Dry single plate	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): dry-type single stage; HST (4WD): dry-type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gear differential)	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Two-post ROPS	Two-post ROPS (foldable ROPS optional)
Steering	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Recirculating ball manual steering or integral power steering (if equipped); GST (4WD): Integral type power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.1 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)	F (2WD gear): 110.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 106.5 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	51.4 in	51.4 in
Wheelbase	64.6 in	F (2WD): 63.4 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 63.3 in
Ground Clearance	F (2WD): 14.6 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.6 in	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft	F (2WD gear): 7.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 8.2 ft (w/brake) (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	F (2WD): 2250 lb; DT (4WD): 2470 lb; GST (4WD): 2557 lb	F (2WD gear): 2359 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2536 lb; HST (4WD): 2600 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag: 5.00-15 (2WD) or 7-16 (4WD) front, 11.2-24 rear	F (2WD gear): 5-15 front, 11.2-24 rear; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16 front, 11.2-24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	F (2WD gear): 5-15; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	2WD: 23x8.50-12; 4WD: 25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5 R4 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	LA463
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	LA463: 95.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	LA463: 1142 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	LA463: 1858 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L2800: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?: The Kubota L2800 leads on engine hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?: The Kubota L2800 leads on pto hp at 25 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.
Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?: The Kubota L2800 leads on weight at 2,600 lb lb, compared to 2,250 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?: The Kubota L2800 leads on loader lift at 1,142 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?: The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,435 lb lb for the Kubota L2800.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2550	Kubota L2800
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 30 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 25 hp
Weight (lb)	2,250 lb	▲ 2,600 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,142 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,435 lb
Lift Height (in)	95 in	▲ 95.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,863 lbf	1,858 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 10.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.5 mph	▲ 13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2550Kubota L2800

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲30 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲25 hp

Weightlb

2,250 lb

2,359 lb

2,536 lb

▲2,600 lb

2WD gear4WD gear4WD

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

992 lb

▲1,142 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 lb

1,435 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL2550	KubotaL2800


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	Not Published
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	30 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 25 hp; HST (4WD): 23.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 2
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Indirect injection (E-TVCS)
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.5 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.5 gpm (6.5 + 4.0, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	9.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.9 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.0 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 7.5 gal; GST (4WD): 7.1 gal	7.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.8 qt (4WD)	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Continuous running (live PTO with dual clutch if equipped)	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): transmission-driven, live-continuous running; HST (4WD): live-continuous with overrunning clutch
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	1998 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1435 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (draft control optional)	Position control

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Mechanical shuttle, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift Transmission, 8F/8R	Not Published
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 8F/4R; HST (4WD): 3-range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 13.7 mph; HST (4WD): 14.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 12.2 mph; GST (4WD): 11.9 mph	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): 4.9 mph; HST (4WD): 13.2 mph
Clutch	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry single plate or two plate (live PTO if equipped); GST (4WD): Dry single plate	F (2WD gear), DT (4WD gear): dry-type single stage; HST (4WD): dry-type single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gear differential)	Rear differential lock standard

Frame Type	Two-post ROPS	Two-post ROPS (foldable ROPS optional)
Steering	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Recirculating ball manual steering or integral power steering (if equipped); GST (4WD): Integral type power steering	Integral type power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.1 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)	F (2WD gear): 110.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 106.5 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	51.4 in	51.4 in
Wheelbase	64.6 in	F (2WD): 63.4 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 63.3 in
Ground Clearance	F (2WD): 14.6 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.6 in	F (2WD gear): 13.6 in; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft	F (2WD gear): 7.9 ft; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 8.2 ft (w/brake) (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	F (2WD): 2250 lb; DT (4WD): 2470 lb; GST (4WD): 2557 lb	F (2WD gear): 2359 lb; DT (4WD gear): 2536 lb; HST (4WD): 2600 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag: 5.00-15 (2WD) or 7-16 (4WD) front, 11.2-24 rear	F (2WD gear): 5-15 front, 11.2-24 rear; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16 front, 11.2-24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	F (2WD gear): 5-15; DT (4WD gear), HST (4WD): 7-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	2WD: 23x8.50-12; 4WD: 25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15 (4WD)
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5 R4 (4WD)

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	LA463
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	LA463: 95.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	LA463: 1142 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	LA463: 1858 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L2800: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?

The Kubota L2800 leads on engine hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?

The Kubota L2800 leads on pto hp at 25 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.

Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?

The Kubota L2800 leads on weight at 2,600 lb lb, compared to 2,250 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?

The Kubota L2800 leads on loader lift at 1,142 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the Kubota L2800?

The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,435 lb lb for the Kubota L2800.

Kubota L2550 vs Kubota L2800

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