SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota B1550 vs John Deere 650
A detailed comparison of the Kubota B1550 and the John Deere 650. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kubota B155012.7 kW (17.1 HP)
John Deere 65012.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Weight
Kubota B1550610.0 kg (2WD: 1223.6 lbs (555.0 kg) 4WD: 1344.8 lbs)
John Deere 650745.0 kg (2WD: 1530.0 lbs (694.0 kg) 4WD: 1642.4 lbs)
| Specification | Kubota B1550 Compact and Multi-Purpose Tractors | John Deere 650 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 | 610.0 kg (2WD: 1223.6 lbs (555.0 kg) 4WD: 1344.8 lbs) | 745.0 kg (2WD: 1530.0 lbs (694.0 kg) 4WD: 1642.4 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 375.0 kg (826.7 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Gear shift with dry single plate type clutch | Gear shift with dry disk clutch |
| Length | 256.5 cm (101.0 in.) | 273.0 cm (107.5 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 20.8 LPM (5.5 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1988-1997 | 1981-1989 |
| Engine Model | Kubota D850-5B | Yanmar 2T80UJ |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 855 cc (52.2 cu in.) | 854 cc (52.1 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.19 cm (2.83 in.) | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) | 8.51 cm (3.35 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | Transmission type with over-running clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /924 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Middle PTO Type | Transmission | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch |
| Middle PTO Speed | 2416 RPM | – |
| Battery | 12 V 45Ah | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 190.0 cm (74.8 in.) | 196.0 cm (77.2 in.) |
| Width | 110.0 cm (43.3 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 147.0 cm (57.9 in.) | 142.0 cm (55.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) | 23.5 l (6.2 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 3.1 l (0.8 gal) | 2.4 l (0.6 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 2.9 l (0.8 gal) | 3.8 l (1.0 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 12.0 l (3.2 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 12.0 l (3.2 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 | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | Forward: 7.8 MPH (12.6 km/h) km/h Reverse: 5.2 | 5.0 km/h (Forward: 10.3 MPH (16.6 km/h) Reverse: 3.1 MPH) |
| Brakes | Internal-expanding type, right and left independent with interlock device | Differential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
| Hitch Type | Position control | — |
| Steering Type | Manual or power | Manual or power |
| Front Tires | B1550E 2WD:Ag: 4.50-10, 5.00-10Lawn/turf: 18×9.50-8B1550DT 4WD:Ag: 6-12BLawn/turf: 20.5×8.00-10 | Ag: 5.00-12, 6-12Lawn/turf: 23/8.5-12 |
| Rear Tires | B1550E 2WD:Ag: 7-16, 8-16Lawn/turf: 29×12.00-15, 31×13.5-15B1550DT 4WD:Ag: 8-16Lawn/turf: 29×12.00-15, 31×13.5-15 | Ag: 9.5-16Lawn/turf: 31/15.5-15 |
| Rated RPM | — | 2600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 22.5:1 |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Open center |
| Working Pressure | — | 140.0 bar (2030.0 psi) |
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