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Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KL2850-PC
Verdict: Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KL2850-PC
The Kubota FT28 and the Kubota KL2850-PC 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 3,384 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL2850-PC holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT28 is the newer design (2012 vs 2010). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
28 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
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half-trackReference
Variants
FT28
wheeledReference
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FT28-PC
half-trackReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
36.0 LReference
Engine
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 91 mmReference
86 x 91 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 CylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
2,700 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
3.4x3.6 inchesReference
3.4x3.6 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
ROPS gear
959 kgReference
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Cab gear
1085 kgReference
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Gears
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
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
24F and 16RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-640@2600Reference
-980@2700Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
167 cmReference
Weight
2116 to 2436 poundsReference
3384 to 3748 poundsReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
8-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
tracksReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
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Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
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Length
290 cmReference
322 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
193 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height (cab)
198 cmReference
218 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
39 cmReference
Front tread
105 cmReference
108 cmReference
Rear tread
104 cmReference
118 cmReference
ROPS Glideshift
979 kgReference
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Cab Glideshift
1104 kgReference
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Ag front
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8-16Reference
Ag rear
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400mm tracksReference
ROPS Weight
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1534 kgReference
Cab Weight
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1700 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post folding ROPSReference
Two-post ROPSReference
Capacities
Capacity
100.5 ciReference
100.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
27.6 hpReference
27.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
525@2,600Reference
1,307@2,700 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
mechanical wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
193 cmReference
203.5 cmReference
Height Over Cab
198.1 cmReference
218.9 cmReference
Overall Length
290.1 cmReference
322.6 cmReference
Overall Width
132.1 cmReference
158 cmReference
Overall weight
979.8 kgReference
1,535 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
Standard tires (ag) - 11.2-24 | Optional tires (ag) - 11.2-26Reference
400mm tracksReference
Rear wheel tread range
104.9 cmReference
118.1 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
Standard tires (ag) - 7-14. | Optional tires (ag) - 7-16.Reference
45,520Reference
Front Wheel tread range
105.4 cmReference
108.5 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
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.