Kubota L2550 vs New Holland TC30

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

Across 9 measurable specs, the New Holland TC30 leads 5 categories to 4. Machine pages: Kubota L2550 and New Holland TC30.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2550	New Holland TC30
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 30 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 25.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,250 lb	2,193 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	875 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,635 lb
Lift Height (in)	95 in	▲ 100.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,863 lbf	1,602 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 10 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.5 mph	▲ 14.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2550New Holland TC30

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲30 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲25.5 hp

24 hp

GearHydrostatic

Weightlb

▲2,250 lb

2,193 lb

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

▲992 lb

875 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 lb

1,635 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	New HollandTC30


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Shibaura
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	N843
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	91.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	30 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	Gear: 25.5 hp; Hydrostatic: 24 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	3.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.0 gpm (6.2 + 3.8, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	10.0 gpm (6.2 + 3.8, computed)
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	7.1 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)	Live (FWD); transmission-driven (2WD gear)
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	Gear 2WD: transmission-driven 540 rpm; Gear FWD: live 540 rpm; Hydrostatic FWD: live 540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	Optional on gear transmission: 2WD gear transmission-driven with overrunning clutch, 2000 rpm; FWD gear and hydrostatic: live 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1,635 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (draft control optional)	Not Published

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Mechanical shuttle, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift Transmission, 8F/8R	Gear: 9x3; Hydrostatic: 3-range (FWD only)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	Gear: 9F/3R; Hydrostatic: 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	Gear: 12.9 mph (R1 tires), 12.1 mph (R4 tires); Hydrostatic: 14.5 mph (R1 tires), 13.6 mph (R4 tires)
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 rear differential lock (heel 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	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Padded contoured seat on an inclined track
Front Axle Type	Not Published	FWD (standard); 2WD (optional)
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)	2WD, ag tires: 108.9 in; FWD, R4 tires: 111.4 in (both with 3-point hitch raised)
Overall Width	51.4 in	54.3 in (minimum, ag tires); 62 in (R4 tires)
Wheelbase	64.6 in	63.0 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	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	82.3 in (R4 tires)
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	2,193 lb (2WD, ag tires, 9x3 gear); 2,385 lb (FWD, R4 tires, 9x3 gear)
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 Ag 7.4x14 / 11.2x24; R3 Turf 24x8.50-14 / 13.6x16; R4 Industrial 25x8.50-14 / 15x19.5
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	7308
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	7308: 100.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	7308: 875 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	7308: 1,602 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Kubota L2550 vs New Holland TC30: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?: The New Holland TC30 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 New Holland TC30?: The New Holland TC30 leads on pto hp at 25.5 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.
Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?: The Kubota L2550 leads on weight at 2,250 lb lb, compared to 2,193 lb lb for the New Holland TC30.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?: The Kubota L2550 leads on loader lift at 992 lb lb, compared to 875 lb lb for the New Holland TC30.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?: The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,635 lb lb for the New Holland TC30.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2550	New Holland TC30
Engine HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 30 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23.5 hp	▲ 25.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,250 lb	2,193 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	875 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,810 lb	1,635 lb
Lift Height (in)	95 in	▲ 100.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,863 lbf	1,602 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 10 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.5 mph	▲ 14.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2550New Holland TC30

Engine HPhp

29.5 hp

▲30 hp

PTO HPhp

23.5 hp

▲25.5 hp

24 hp

GearHydrostatic

Weightlb

▲2,250 lb

2,193 lb

Loader Liftlb

882 lb

▲992 lb

875 lb

BF400GLA450A

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,810 lb

1,635 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	New HollandTC30


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Shibaura
Engine Model	F (2WD), DT (4WD): D1402-DI-A; GST (4WD): D1402-DI-AE	N843
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	85.1 in³	91.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	29.5 hp	30 hp
PTO Power	23.5 hp	Gear: 25.5 hp; Hydrostatic: 24 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled, pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Paper element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	35 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	3.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.0 gpm (6.2 + 3.8, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	10.0 gpm (6.2 + 3.8, computed)
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	7.1 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)	Live (FWD); transmission-driven (2WD gear)
PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	Gear 2WD: transmission-driven 540 rpm; Gear FWD: live 540 rpm; Hydrostatic FWD: live 540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 1080/2000 rpm (USA No. 5, Kubota 10-tooth)	Optional on gear transmission: 2WD gear transmission-driven with overrunning clutch, 2000 rpm; FWD gear and hydrostatic: live 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2425 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1810 lb	1,635 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (draft control optional)	Not Published

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): Mechanical shuttle, 8F/8R; GST (4WD): Glide Shift Transmission, 8F/8R	Gear: 9x3; Hydrostatic: 3-range (FWD only)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	Gear: 9F/3R; Hydrostatic: 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 13.5 mph; GST (4WD): 13.3 mph	Gear: 12.9 mph (R1 tires), 12.1 mph (R4 tires); Hydrostatic: 14.5 mph (R1 tires), 13.6 mph (R4 tires)
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 rear differential lock (heel 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	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Padded contoured seat on an inclined track
Front Axle Type	Not Published	FWD (standard); 2WD (optional)
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)	2WD, ag tires: 108.9 in; FWD, R4 tires: 111.4 in (both with 3-point hitch raised)
Overall Width	51.4 in	54.3 in (minimum, ag tires); 62 in (R4 tires)
Wheelbase	64.6 in	63.0 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	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	79.9 in	82.3 in (R4 tires)
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	2,193 lb (2WD, ag tires, 9x3 gear); 2,385 lb (FWD, R4 tires, 9x3 gear)
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 Ag 7.4x14 / 11.2x24; R3 Turf 24x8.50-14 / 13.6x16; R4 Industrial 25x8.50-14 / 15x19.5
R1 Agricultural - Front	F (2WD): 5.00-15; DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 7-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	BF400G; LA450A	7308
Loader Lift Height	BF400G: 93.7 in; LA450A: 95 in	7308: 100.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	BF400G: 882 lb; LA450A: 992 lb	7308: 875 lb
Loader Breakout Force	BF400G: 1654 lbf; LA450A: 1863 lbf	7308: 1,602 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Kubota L2550 vs New Holland TC30: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?

The New Holland TC30 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 New Holland TC30?

The New Holland TC30 leads on pto hp at 25.5 hp hp, compared to 23.5 hp hp for the Kubota L2550.

Which is heavier, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?

The Kubota L2550 leads on weight at 2,250 lb lb, compared to 2,193 lb lb for the New Holland TC30.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?

The Kubota L2550 leads on loader lift at 992 lb lb, compared to 875 lb lb for the New Holland TC30.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2550 or the New Holland TC30?

The Kubota L2550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,810 lb lb, compared to 1,635 lb lb for the New Holland TC30.

Kubota L2550 vs New Holland TC30

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