Compare/Kubota B2261 vs Kubota GL280

Kubota B2261 vs Kubota GL280

Verdict: Kubota B2261 vs Kubota GL280

The Kubota B2261 and the Kubota GL280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Kubota B2261 is the lighter machine (1,830 kg vs 2,679 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2261 is the newer design (2018 vs 1993). 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

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

19.1 kWReference

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Engine (net)

17.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 88 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

17.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

19.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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20.6 kWReference

Power

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20.6 kWReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

830 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

15.1 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

14.6 kWReference

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Pressure

161.8 barReference

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Total flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

544/770/944/1250 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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19.7 kWReference

Pump flow

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21.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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934 kgReference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

150 cmReference

164 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

155 cmReference

169 cmReference

Weight

1830 to 2414 poundsReference

2679 to 2976 poundsReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

305 cmReference

Cab Length

288 cmReference

312 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

211 cmReference

197 cmReference

Ground clearance

28 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

83 to 96 cmReference

113 cmReference

Rear tread

100 to 110 cmReference

113 to 141 cmReference

ROPS hydro

850 kgReference

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Cab hydro

1094 kgReference

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Front tire

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8-16Reference

Rear tire

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11.2-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

ROPS Weight

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1215 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1349 kgReference

Kubota B2261 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

GL280

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ROPSReference

GL280Q

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cabReference

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.