Kubota GM56 vs LS XU5055
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota GM56 and the LS XU5055 deliver the same power: 55 HP.
- The LS XU5055 is the more recent model: production started in 2013, versus 1998 for the Kubota GM56.
- The Kubota GM56 is heavier: 2150 kg versus 2120 kg for the LS XU5055.
- The LS XU5055 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1850 kg versus 1730 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota GM56 | LS XU5055 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Production years | 1998–2006 | 2013–2016 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 2.2 L |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | 2 120 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Shuttle |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 730 kg | 1 850 kg |
| Wheelbase | 210 cm | 203 cm |
| Length | 365 cm | 359 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |