Kubota L1-255 vs Massey Ferguson 1225
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota L1-255 and the Massey Ferguson 1225 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
- The Massey Ferguson 1225 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1988 for the Kubota L1-255.
- The Kubota L1-255 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 625 kg versus 548 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota L1-255 | Massey Ferguson 1225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 24 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1991 | 1999–2002 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.1 L |
| Weight | — | 620 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Shuttle | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 625 kg | 548 kg |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 151 cm |
| Length | 294 cm | 231 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota L1-255 or the Massey Ferguson 1225?
The Kubota L1-255 and the Massey Ferguson 1225 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota L1-255 or the Massey Ferguson 1225?
The Massey Ferguson 1225 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1988 for the Kubota L1-255.
Which has the higher lift capacity, the Kubota L1-255 or the Massey Ferguson 1225?
The Kubota L1-255 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 625 kg versus 548 kg.

