The Kubota KL550 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 1,200 lb (544 kg). It also lists hitch category Category 1 / Category 2, hydraulic pump flow 18 gpm (68.1 L/min), and operating weight 4,079 lb (1,850 kg).
Best rear lift figure1,200 lb (544 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1 / Category 2
Operating weight4,079 lb (1,850 kg)
Kubota KL550 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
1,200 lb (544 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1 / Category 2
Hitch control type
quarter-inching valve
Hydraulic pump flow
18 gpm (68.1 L/min)
Operating weight
4,079 lb (1,850 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
1,200 lb
Average
1,250 lb
Low
700 lb
High
2,200 lb
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
18 gpm
Average
15 gpm
Low
8 gpm
High
25 gpm
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,079 lb
Average
5,500 lb
Low
3,000 lb
High
9,000 lb
Kubota KL550 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For the Kubota KL550, 1,200 lb (544 kg) is the headline rear-lift capacity captured. This matters for ballast boxes, tillers, blades, mowers and other mounted implements
Hitch category note
The Kubota KL550 hitch category is listed as Category 1 / Category 2. This matters because rear implements need to match the tractor’s hitch pin size and geometry
Hydraulic flow note
The Kubota KL550’s captured hydraulic pump flow is 18 gpm (68.1 L/min). Lift capacity is still the main hitch number, but pump flow helps describe hydraulic capability
Operating weight note
The Kubota KL550 operating weight is listed as 4,079 lb (1,850 kg). Tractor weight matters because a machine can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably carry on rough ground
Rear implement matching
Use the Kubota KL550’s hitch capacity as a filter before shopping for box blade, small rotary cutter, tiller, ballast box, and rear blade
Kubota KL550 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the Kubota KL550 rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the Kubota KL550 is 1,200 lb (544 kg). Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Is rear lift capacity always measured the same way?
No. For the Kubota KL550, check whether the figure is measured at the hitch ends or 24 inches behind the link ends. The behind-the-hitch number is usually more realistic.
What hitch category is the Kubota KL550?
The listed hitch category for the Kubota KL550 is Category 1 / Category 2. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
Can the Kubota KL550 handle heavy rear attachments?
The Kubota KL550’s useful lift reference is 1,200 lb (544 kg). It may suit box blade, small rotary cutter, tiller, ballast box, and rear blade, but stay conservative with heavy attachments and allow margin for implement overhang.
Is lift capacity enough to size implements for the Kubota KL550?
No. The Kubota KL550 may list 1,200 lb (544 kg) of rear lift, but the 4,079 lb (1,850 kg) operating weight and 18 gpm (68.1 L/min) hydraulic flow also matter for real work.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
