Kubota KL500 vs Valmet 205
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL500 and the Valmet 205 deliver the same power: 49 HP.
- The Kubota KL500 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1989 for the Valmet 205.
- The Valmet 205 is heavier: 2710 kg versus 1625 kg for the Kubota KL500.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL500 | Valmet 205 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Production years | 2006–2007 | 1989–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.7 L |
| Weight | 1 625 kg | 2 710 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 30 / 20 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 2 500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 194 cm | 226 cm |
| Length | 353 cm | 385 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |