Kubota KL500 vs SAME Solar 50
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL500 and the SAME Solar 50 deliver the same power: 49 HP.
- The Kubota KL500 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1986 for the SAME Solar 50.
- The SAME Solar 50 is heavier: 1999 kg versus 1625 kg for the Kubota KL500.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL500 | SAME Solar 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2007 | 1986–1997 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.7 L |
| Weight | 1 625 kg | 1 999 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 30 / 20 | 12 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 2 370 kg |
| Wheelbase | 194 cm | 209 cm |
| Length | 353 cm | 314 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |