Kubota L2550 vs LS Tractor MT232H

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Across 8 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT232H leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Kubota L2550 and LS Tractor MT232H.

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Spec	Kubota L2550	LS Tractor MT232H
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	2,250 lb	▲ 3,254 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 95 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,863 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.5 mph	n/a

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Kubota L2550LS Tractor MT232H

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

2,250 lb

▲3,254 lb

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

992 lb

▲2,063 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 lb

1,433 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	LS TractorMT232H


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	10.6 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	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.8 qt (4WD)	Not Published

PTO Type	Continuous running (live PTO with dual clutch if equipped)	Independent
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1433 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	HST
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 12.2 mph; GST (4WD): 11.9 mph	Not Published
Clutch	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry single plate or two plate (live PTO if equipped); GST (4WD): Dry single plate	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gear differential)	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Two-post ROPS	Not Published
Steering	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Recirculating ball manual steering or integral power steering (if equipped); GST (4WD): Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet, multi-disc
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)	125 in
Overall Width	51.4 in	66 in
Wheelbase	64.6 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	F (2WD): 14.6 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	95 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	3,254 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	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

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Kubota L2550 vs LS Tractor MT232H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?: The LS Tractor MT232H leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?: The LS Tractor MT232H leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.
Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?: The LS Tractor MT232H leads on weight at 3,254 lb lb, compared to 2,250 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?: The LS Tractor MT232H leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?: The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2550	LS Tractor MT232H
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	2,250 lb	▲ 3,254 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 95 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,863 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.5 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2550LS Tractor MT232H

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

2,250 lb

▲3,254 lb

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

992 lb

▲2,063 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 lb

1,433 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	LS TractorMT232H


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	10.6 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	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.8 qt (4WD)	Not Published

PTO Type	Continuous running (live PTO with dual clutch if equipped)	Independent
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1433 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	HST
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 12.2 mph; GST (4WD): 11.9 mph	Not Published
Clutch	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry single plate or two plate (live PTO if equipped); GST (4WD): Dry single plate	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (bevel gear differential)	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Two-post ROPS	Not Published
Steering	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Recirculating ball manual steering or integral power steering (if equipped); GST (4WD): Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet, multi-disc
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)	125 in
Overall Width	51.4 in	66 in
Wheelbase	64.6 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	F (2WD): 14.6 in; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	95 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	3,254 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	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

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Kubota L2550 vs LS Tractor MT232H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?

The LS Tractor MT232H leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?

The LS Tractor MT232H leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.

Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?

The LS Tractor MT232H leads on weight at 3,254 lb lb, compared to 2,250 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?

The LS Tractor MT232H leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Kubota L2550.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the LS Tractor MT232H?

The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232H.

Kubota L2550 vs LS Tractor MT232H

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