SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota L405 vs Massey Ferguson 253
A detailed comparison of the Kubota L405 and the Massey Ferguson 253. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kubota L40529.8 kW (39.9 HP)
Massey Ferguson 25342.5 kW (57.0 HP)
Weight
Kubota L4051580.0 kg (2WD: 3218.7 lbs (1460.0 kg) 4WD: 3483.3 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 2532145.0 kg (2WD: 4023.4 lbs (1825.0 kg) 4WD: 4728.9 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Kubota L4051200.0 kg (2645.5 lbs)
Massey Ferguson 2531190.0 kg (2623.5 lbs)
| Specification | Kubota L405 Agricultural Tractors | Massey Ferguson 253 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 29.8 kW (39.9 HP) | 42.5 kW (57.0 HP) |
| Weight | 1580.0 kg (2WD: 3218.7 lbs (1460.0 kg) 4WD: 3483.3 lbs) | 2145.0 kg (2WD: 4023.4 lbs (1825.0 kg) 4WD: 4728.9 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1200.0 kg (2645.5 lbs) | 1190.0 kg (2623.5 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Partially synchronized | Synchronized manual shuttle |
| Length | 362.0 cm (142.5 in.) | 325.0 cm (2WD: 125.2 in. (318.0 cm) 4WD: 128.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1982-1987 | 1988-1998 |
| Engine Model | Kubota V1902 | Perkins AT3.152.4 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1861 cc (113.6 cu in.) | 2491 cc (152.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.51 cm (3.35 in.) | 9.09 cm (3.58 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.20 cm (3.23 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live | Live with two-stage clutch or independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V, 100Ah | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 196.0 cm (77.2 in.) | 220.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 86.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 182.0 cm (2WD: 70.9 in. (180.0 cm) 4WD: 71.7 in.) | 195.0 cm (2WD: 76.0 in. (193.0 cm) 4WD: 76.8 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43.0 l (11.4 gal) | 47.7 l (12.6 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 9.0 l (2.4 gal) | 10.2 l (2.7 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.7 l (2.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | — |
| Front Hubs Capacity | 4.0 l (Front axle diff. case (4WD): 1.1 gal) | — |
| Steering Capacity | 2.0 l (0.5 gal) | — |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Brakes | Wet disc type | Wet disc |
| Differential Type | Bevel gear | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | II |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
| Steering Type | Integral type power steering | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.50-16 , 8-16 | Ag: 6.50-16 , 280/80R-20 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-28 | Ag: 13.6-28 , 14.9-28 |
| Pump Flow | — | 15.9 LPM (4.2 GPM) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2250 RPM |
| Width | — | 186.0 cm (2WD: 69.7 in. (177.0 cm) 4WD: 73.2 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 29.0 cm (2WD: 9.4 in. (24.0 cm) 4WD: 11.4 in.) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 43.0 l (11.4 gal) |
| Hitch Type | — | Position and draft control |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Open center |
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