The Kubota M5500 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Kubota UDT and oil capacity 42.4 qt (40.1 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed24.9 mph (40.1 km/h)
Transmission fluidKubota UDT
Kubota M5500 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
24.9 mph (40.1 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Kubota UDT
Transmission oil capacity
42.4 qt (40.1 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
24.9 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
42.4 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota M5500 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Kubota M5500 is Hydrostatic. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Forward / reverse speed note
The clean speed value found for the Kubota M5500 is 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h) forward
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Kubota UDT and the listed capacity is 42.4 qt (40.1 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota M5500 from Hydrostatic and 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota M5500 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does every Kubota M5500 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.
What is the Kubota M5500 forward speed?
The Kubota M5500 forward speed is listed as 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h). Reverse speed was not cleanly captured in this row.
How much transmission oil does the Kubota M5500 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 42.4 qt (40.1 L), and the captured fluid type is Kubota UDT.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota M5500?
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.
