Kubota KL43 vs Oliver 1255
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL43 and the Oliver 1255 deliver the same power: 42 HP.
- The Kubota KL43 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1969 for the Oliver 1255.
- The Oliver 1255 is heavier: 1682 kg versus 1505 kg for the Kubota KL43.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL43 | Oliver 1255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 42 HP | 42 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2005 | 1969–1971 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 2.3 L |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | 1 682 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 24 / 16 | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 206 kg |
| Wheelbase | 191 cm | 192 cm |
| Length | 346 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |