The Kubota KL550 tractor engine horsepower found is 54.3 hp.
Engine HP54.3 hp
Power / weight13.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KL550 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
54.3 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
55 lb-ft (75 Nm)
Engine displacement
146.5 cu in (2.4 L)
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine
2.4L
Operating weight
4,079 lb (1,850 kg)
Power-to-weight
13.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
large compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
54.3 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
4,079 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
13.3 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 KL550 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KL550 tractor engine horsepower found is 54.3 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KL550 is listed as large compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota KL550 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota KL550 is 55 lb-ft (75 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota KL550 include 2.4L, 146.5 cu in (2.4 L) displacement, and 4 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KL550 is 4,079 lb (1,850 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota KL550 is 13.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota KL550, use 54.3 hp as the main horsepower comparison 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.
