Claas 217 vs Kubota M5640SU
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Claas 217 and the Kubota M5640SU deliver the same power: 56 HP.
- The Kubota M5640SU is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 2004 for the Claas 217.
- The Claas 217 is heavier: 2620 kg versus 1699 kg for the Kubota M5640SU.
- The Claas 217 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 3140 kg versus 1905 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Claas 217 | Kubota M5640SU | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 56 HP | 56 HP |
| Production years | 2004–2014 | 2009–2019 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Weight | 2 620 kg | 1 699 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 3 140 kg | 1 905 kg |
| Wheelbase | 207 cm | 199 cm |
| Length | 402 cm | 345 cm |