Head to head · Utility

Kubota M5970 vs Massey Ferguson 1552

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KubotaModel A

Kubota M5970

Utility

power
59.5 hp
displacement
197 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full M5970 specs
Massey Ferguson 1552 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1552

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
180 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1552 specs
KubotaKubota M5970
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1552

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

▲ M5970 higher · +7.5 hp (+14%)
M597059.5 hp
155252 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

M5970 is in the 53rd percentile; 1552 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ M5970 higher · +17 ci (+9%)
M5970197 ci
1552180 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

M5970 is in the 52nd percentile; 1552 is in the 49th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1552 higher · +1 (+33%)
M59703
15524
Median Utility Tractor4

M5970 is in the 23rd percentile; 1552 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ M5970 higher · +4 (+33%)
M597016
155212
Median Utility Tractor12

M5970 is in the 73rd percentile; 1552 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

M5970 (A)1552 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
ManufacturerKubotaMassey Ferguson
ModelM59701552
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
ManufacturerKubotaIseki
ModelD3200Not recorded
Power Output59.5hp52hpM5970+7.5 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,500RPM1552+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders341552+1 · +33%
Displacement197ci180ciM5970+17 ci · +9%
Bore4.3in3.8inM5970+0.5 in · +13%
Stroke4.5in3.9inM5970+0.6 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
TypeManual with dry disc clutchSynchroShuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
Length144in133inM5970+11 in · +8%
Width72.8in66.1inM5970+6.7 in · +10%
Height95.3in90.7inM5970+4.6 in · +5%
Operating Weight5,049lb3,663lbM5970+1,386 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
Hitch TypeII/I and JISII/ICat I
Hitch CategoryCategory 2Category 3
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,483lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD
Drive Type4WD2WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
Coolant3.1gal2galM5970+1.1 gal · +55%

Operator Station

SpecKubota M5970Massey Ferguson 1552Difference
TypeROPSNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 53rd percentile (59.5 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 52nd percentile (197 ci)B · 49th percentile (180 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 48th percentile (5,049 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,663 lb)
A · M5970B · 1552Median Utility Tractor
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