The Kubota KL5550 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 25.2 mph (40.6 km/h) and reverse speed of 12.4 mph (20 km/h). Service details captured: oil capacity 45.5 qt (43.1 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed25.2 mph (40.6 km/h)
Kubota KL5550 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
25.2 mph (40.6 km/h)
Reverse speed
12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Transmission oil capacity
45.5 qt (43.1 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
25.2 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
12.4 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
45.5 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota KL5550 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota KL5550, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Kubota KL5550 is listed as 25.2 mph (40.6 km/h) forward and 12.4 mph (20 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission oil capacity is 45.5 qt (43.1 L). Confirm the approved fluid type before servicing
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota KL5550 from Hydrostatic and 25.2 mph (40.6 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota KL5550 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does every Kubota KL5550 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
How fast does the Kubota KL5550 go?
The Kubota KL5550 is listed at 25.2 mph (40.6 km/h) forward and 12.4 mph (20 km/h) reverse.
Is the Kubota KL5550 transmission oil capacity listed?
Yes, the listed capacity is 45.5 qt (43.1 L). Confirm the correct fluid type before servicing.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota KL5550?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
