Compare/Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KT280

Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KT280

Verdict: Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KT280

The Kubota FT28 and the Kubota KT280 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 2,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT28 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT28 is the newer design (2012 vs 2005). 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

Variants

FT28

wheeledReference

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FT28-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

83 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

975 kgReference

Cab gear

1085 kgReference

1094 kgReference

Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

Type

power shiftReference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

Weight

2116 to 2436 poundsReference

2150 to 2458 poundsReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

Length

290 cmReference

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Width

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

Height (cab)

198 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

979 kgReference

995 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

1104 kgReference

1114 kgReference

ROPS Length

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289 cmReference

Cab Length

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286 cmReference

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.