Kubota KL48Z vs Leyland 253
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL48Z and the Leyland 253 deliver the same power: 47 HP.
- The Kubota KL48Z is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1972 for the Leyland 253.
- The Leyland 253 is heavier: 2116 kg versus 1920 kg for the Kubota KL48Z.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL48Z | Leyland 253 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2015 | 1972 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Weight | 1 920 kg | 2 116 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 30 / 20 | 10 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 701 kg |
| Wheelbase | 194 cm | — |
| Length | 347 cm | 321 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |