Compare/Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

The Kubota FT28 and the Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota FT28 is the lighter machine (2,116 kg vs 2,866 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT28 is the newer design (2012 vs 2006). 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

28 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Variants

FT28

wheeledReference

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FT28-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

35.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

ROPS gear

959 kgReference

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Cab gear

1085 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

-985@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

171 cmReference

Weight

2116 to 2436 poundsReference

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

7-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

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Length

290 cmReference

313 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

195 cmReference

Height (cab)

198 cmReference

206 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

107 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

106/137 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

979 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1104 kgReference

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ROPS Weight

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1300 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1475 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

100.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

27.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

525@2,600Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

193 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

198.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

290.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

132.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

979.8 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Standard tires (ag) - 11.2-24 | Optional tires (ag) - 11.2-26Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

104.9 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

Standard tires (ag) - 7-14. | Optional tires (ag) - 7-16.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

105.4 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.