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Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KT285
Verdict: Kubota FT28 vs Kubota KT285
The Kubota FT28 and the Kubota KT285 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 2009). 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
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
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
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 CylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
2,600 rpmReference
Bore and stroke
3.4x3.6 inchesReference
3.4x3.6 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
ROPS gear
959 kgReference
975 kgReference
Cab gear
1085 kgReference
1094 kgReference
Gears
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
GlideshiftReference
GlideshiftReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference
12 F&R | powershift - 48 F & 30 RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-640@2600Reference
-640@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
2116 to 2436 poundsReference
2150 to 2458 poundsReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
Length
290 cmReference
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Width
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (cab)
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
105 cmReference
105 cmReference
Rear tread
104 cmReference
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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post folding ROPSReference
Two-post folding ROPSReference
Capacities
Capacity
100.5 ciReference
100.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
27.6 hpReference
27.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
525@2,600Reference
1,136@2,500 rpmReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height Over Cab
198.1 cmReference
198.1 cmReference
Overall Length
290.1 cmReference
289.1 cmReference
Overall Width
132.1 cmReference
132.1 cmReference
Overall weight
979.8 kgReference
995.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
Standard tires (ag) - 11.2-24 | Optional tires (ag) - 11.2-26Reference
11.2-26Reference
Rear wheel tread range
104.9 cmReference
104.9 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
Standard tires (ag) - 7-14. | Optional tires (ag) - 7-16.Reference
7-16.Reference
Front Wheel tread range
105.4 cmReference
105.4 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.