Hurlimann H-656 XA vs Kubota M5500
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Hurlimann H-656 XA and the Kubota M5500 deliver the same power: 63 HP.
- The Hurlimann H-656 XA is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1979 for the Kubota M5500.
- The Hurlimann H-656 XA offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2900 kg versus 1496 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Hurlimann H-656 XA | Kubota M5500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2004 | 1979–1984 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 3 L | 3 L |
| Weight | 2 600 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 8 | 16 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 900 kg | 1 496 kg |
| Wheelbase | 211 cm | 198 cm |
| Length | 372 cm | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Hurlimann H-656 XA or the Kubota M5500?
The Hurlimann H-656 XA and the Kubota M5500 deliver the same power: 63 HP.
Which is more recent, the Hurlimann H-656 XA or the Kubota M5500?
The Hurlimann H-656 XA is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1979 for the Kubota M5500.
Which has the higher lift capacity, the Hurlimann H-656 XA or the Kubota M5500?
The Hurlimann H-656 XA offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2900 kg versus 1496 kg.

