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Hefty Hi-G vs Kubota L285
Verdict: Hefty Hi-G vs Kubota L285
The Hefty Hi-G and the Kubota L285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Kubota L285 is the lighter machine (1,011 kg vs 1,338 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L285 is the newer design (1975 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Hefty
62
Fit score
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
HeftyReference
KubotaReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
20.1 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.2 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 98 mmReference
76 x 82 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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34.8 LReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Rated RPM
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2400Reference
Oil capacity
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8.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
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7.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
elecro-magneticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Pressure
103.4 barReference
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Pump flow
13.2 lpmReference
17.8 lpmReference
PTO (claimed)
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19.8 kWReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Rear lift
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1149 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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1000@2105Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
193 cmReference
170 cmReference
Weight
1338 kgReference
1011 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
9.5-24Reference
12.4-24Reference
Ag front
6.50-16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
12.4-24Reference
Length
317 cmReference
300 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
208 cmReference
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Ground clearance
91 cmReference
33 cmReference
Width
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159 cmReference
Height
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140 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Speeds
Kubota L285 attachments
Attachment overview
Kubota K605 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Kubota K605 BackhoeReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.