SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 650 vs Kubota B1550 HST
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 650 and the Kubota B1550 HST. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 65012.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Kubota B1550 HST12.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 650745.0 kg (2WD: 1530.0 lbs (694.0 kg) 4WD: 1642.4 lbs)
Kubota B1550 HST625.0 kg (2WD: 1256.6 lbs (570.0 kg) 4WD: 1377.9 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 650 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | Kubota B1550 HST Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Compact Utility Tractor | Compact Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) |
| Weight | 745.0 kg (2WD: 1530.0 lbs (694.0 kg) 4WD: 1642.4 lbs) | 625.0 kg (2WD: 1256.6 lbs (570.0 kg) 4WD: 1377.9 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear shift with dry disk clutch | Hydrostatic transmission |
| Length | 273.0 cm (107.5 in.) | 256.5 cm (101.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1981-1989 | 1988-1997 |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 2T80UJ | Kubota D850-5B |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 854 cc (52.1 cu in.) | 855 cc (52.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) | 7.19 cm (2.83 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.51 cm (3.35 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission type with over-running clutch | Live |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 /858 RPM |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch | — |
| Middle PTO Speed | – | 2416 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2600 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V 45Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 196.0 cm (77.2 in.) | 190.0 cm (74.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 142.0 cm (55.9 in.) | 147.0 cm (57.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23.5 l (6.2 gal) | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 l (0.6 gal) | 3.1 l (0.8 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 3.8 l (1.0 gal) | 2.9 l (0.8 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 13.5 l (3.6 gal) |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.0 km/h (Forward: 10.3 MPH (16.6 km/h) Reverse: 3.1 MPH) | Forward: 7.8 MPH (12.6 km/h) km/h Reverse: 9.5 |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe | Internal-expanding type, right and left independent with interlock device |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Manual or power | Manual or power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00-12, 6-12Lawn/turf: 23/8.5-12 | B1550HSE 2WD:Ag: 4.50-10, 5.00-10Lawn/turf: 18×9.50-8B1550HSD 4WD:Ag: 6-12BLawn/turf: 20.5×8.00-10 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9.5-16Lawn/turf: 31/15.5-15 | B1550HSE 2WD:Ag: 7-16, 8-16Lawn/turf: 29×12.00-15, 31×13.5-15B1550HSD 4WD:Ag: 8-16Lawn/turf: 29×12.00-15, 31×13.5-15 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Working Pressure | 140.0 bar (2030.0 psi) | — |
| Lift Capacity | — | 375.0 kg (826.7 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | — | 20.8 LPM (5.5 GPM) |
| Width | — | 110.0 cm (43.3 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 13.5 l (3.6 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | — | 2.5 l (Front axle diff case (B1550DT): 0.1 gal (0.5 l) Bi-speed turn: 0.7 gal) |
| Steering Capacity | — | 0.2 l (0.1 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | — | SAE 10W-30 |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control |
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