Kubota FT28 vs Nichols-Shepard 25-50
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota FT28 and the Nichols-Shepard 25-50 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
- The Kubota FT28 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 25-50.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota FT28 | Nichols-Shepard 25-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2015 | 1913–1927 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Kerosene |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 25 L |
| Weight | — | 8 618 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 48 / 30 | — |
| Wheelbase | 150 cm | — |
| Length | 290 cm | 505 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota FT28 or the Nichols-Shepard 25-50?
The Kubota FT28 and the Nichols-Shepard 25-50 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota FT28 or the Nichols-Shepard 25-50?
The Kubota FT28 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 25-50.