Compare/Kubota FT28 vs Kubota L1-28

Kubota FT28 vs Kubota L1-28

Verdict: Kubota FT28 vs Kubota L1-28

The Kubota FT28 and the Kubota L1-28 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 2,546 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 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT28 is the newer design (2012 vs 1983). 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

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Best match

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Kubota

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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

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Variants

FT28

wheeledReference

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FT28-PC

half-trackReference

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L1-28DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

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Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

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

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

shuttleReference

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

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

2116 to 2436 poundsReference

2546 to 2624 poundsReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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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

315 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

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Height (cab)

198 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

105 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 cmReference

107 to 154 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

979 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1104 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1154 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1190 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 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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Speeds

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.