Kubota KL500 vs Shibaura SP5000
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL500 and the Shibaura SP5000 deliver the same power: 49 HP.
- The Shibaura SP5000 is heavier: 1779 kg versus 1625 kg for the Kubota KL500.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL500 | Shibaura SP5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2007 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.3 L |
| Weight | 1 625 kg | 1 779 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 30 / 20 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 2 075 kg |
| Wheelbase | 194 cm | 196 cm |
| Length | 353 cm | 356 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |