The Kubota GL-53 tractor engine horsepower found is 53 hp. PTO horsepower found is 45.6 hp.
Engine HP53 hp
PTO HP45.6 hp
Power / weight12.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota GL-53 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
53 hp
PTO horsepower
45.6 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
164.8 cu in (2.7 L)
Engine
Kubota 2.7L
Operating weight
4,255 lb (1,930 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
86% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
12.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
53 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
45.6 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
4,255 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
12.5 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota GL-53 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota GL-53 tractor engine horsepower found is 53 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota GL-53 is 45.6 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota GL-53 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota GL-53 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota GL-53 include Kubota 2.7L and 164.8 cu in (2.7 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota GL-53 is 4,255 lb (1,930 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota GL-53 is 86% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota GL-53 is 12.5 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota GL-53, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
