Kubota M5500 vs SAME Dorado 65
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota M5500 and the SAME Dorado 65 deliver the same power: 63 HP.
- The SAME Dorado 65 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1979 for the Kubota M5500.
- The SAME Dorado 65 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2900 kg versus 1496 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota M5500 | SAME Dorado 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1984 | 1999–2004 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 3 L | 3 L |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 4 | 16 / 8 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 496 kg | 2 900 kg |
| Wheelbase | 198 cm | 210 cm |
| Length | — | 369 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |