Compare/Kubota BX2670-1 vs Kubota GL280

Kubota BX2670-1 vs Kubota GL280

Verdict: Kubota BX2670-1 vs Kubota GL280

The Kubota BX2670-1 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 BX2670-1 is the lighter machine (664 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 GL280 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 25 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX2670-1 is the newer design (2015 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

rear standardReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

19.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.5 LReference

Power (gross)

19.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

2.9 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

3,200 RPMReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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20.6 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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83 x 92 mmReference

Power

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20.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic : infinite (2-range) F and infinite RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

19.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

11.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

11.7 LReference

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Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

21.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

quarter-inching valveReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

548 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

303 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

544/770/944/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@3200Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Rear lift

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934 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

25.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

25 LReference

26.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.7 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

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Weight

664 kgReference

2679 to 2976 poundsReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

11.2-26Reference

Ag front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Ag rear

26x12-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

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Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12-12Reference

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Length

242 cmReference

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Width

113 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

221 cmReference

199 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

22 cmReference

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Front tread

92 cmReference

113 cmReference

Rear tread

81 cmReference

113 to 141 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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164 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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169 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

ROPS Length

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305 cmReference

Cab Length

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312 cmReference

Height (cab)

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197 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1215 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1349 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Kubota BX2670-1 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

535Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

535 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Power

Max Power

25.5 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

19.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@3,200 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@3,200 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

548.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

quarter-inching valveReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

221.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

242.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

113 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

22.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

665 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

26x12-12Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

81.8 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

18x8.5-10Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

93 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.