Kubota L5460 vs Rural King RK55SC

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

Across 4 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55SC leads 3 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota L5460 and Rural King RK55SC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L5460	Rural King RK55SC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 56 hp	55.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	46.5 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	4,233 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,361 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,976 lb	▲ 3,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	112.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,171 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.1 gpm	▲ 14.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.8 mph	▲ 19.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L5460Rural King RK55SC

Engine HPhp

▲56 hp

55.1 hp

PTO HPhp

46.5 hp

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Weightlb

—

4,233 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,361 lb

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3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,976 lb

▲3,314 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL5460	Rural KingRK55SC


PTO Power	46.5 hp	—
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Dry Dual Element
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Turbocharged	4Cycle, Line, Water-cooled Diesel turbo charged
Fuel System	Electronic Common Rail System (CRS)	—
Displacement	148.5 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	—
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	56 hp	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	4TNV86CT-KKTF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,233 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	—

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	—

Pump Type	Tandem pump - gear type	—
Steering Flow	4.7 gpm	—
Implement Flow	9.4 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.1 gpm	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Independent fully "Live" hydraulic pump and separate reservoir. Position controls with isolating & response control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.1 gpm	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm	540
PTO Type	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)	—
Lift Control Type	Position control	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,858 lb	3,314 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	—
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1 & 2	—
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,976 lb	—

R3 Turf - Rear	44X18-20	—
R3 Turf - Front	29X12.50-15	—
Tire Size & Options	Standard R1; Option 1 R4; Option 2 R3; LSW option (R3)	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24	—
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-26; 13.6-28	—
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	—

Coolant Capacity	8.7 qt	—
Crankcase Capacity	9.9 qt	5.3ℓ (1.4US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	10ℓ (2.64 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.9 gal	35ℓ (9.24 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	112.7 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	3171 lb (14107 N)	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2361 lb	—

Clutch	N/A	—
No. of Speeds	3-range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each	—
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	—
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.8 mph	19.1 mph (19.06 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	15.2 mph	16.1 mph (16.07 m/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock, standard	—

Brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated	—
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydraulic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	—
Drawbar Capacity	1,433 lbs.	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	—

Wheelbase	75.4 in	—
Overall Width	67.3 in	63.4 in (63.4")
Ground Clearance	15.4 in	14.6 in (14.6")
Height to Top of ROPS	HST (4WD): 98.0 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 92.5 in	108.9 in (108.9")
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	HST (4WD): 92.5 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	135.0 in	137.8 in (137.8")

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