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Kubota GL280 vs Kubota KL26R-PC
Verdict: Kubota GL280 vs Kubota KL26R-PC
The Kubota GL280 and the Kubota KL26R-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Kubota GL280 is the lighter machine (2,679 kg vs 3,417 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL26R-PC holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL26R-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 1993). 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
26 hp
26 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference
Twelve hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges.Reference
Drive
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half-trackReference
Variants
GL280
ROPSReference
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GL280Q
cabReference
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KL34R
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wheeledReference
KL34R-PC
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half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
26.9 LReference
36.0 LReference
Engine
20.6 kWReference
19.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
86 x 91 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
19.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,600 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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3.4x3.6 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Power shift : 24-F and 16-RReference
Wheel Drive
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trackReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
19.7 kWReference
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Pump flow
21.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
934 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
544/770/944/1250 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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-944@2600Reference
Dimensions
ROPS Wheelbase
164 cmReference
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Cab Wheelbase
169 cmReference
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Weight
2679 to 2976 poundsReference
3417 to 3880 poundsReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
8-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-26Reference
tracksReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
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ROPS Length
305 cmReference
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Cab Length
312 cmReference
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Width
141 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
199 cmReference
202 cmReference
Height (cab)
197 cmReference
219 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1215 kgReference
1549 kgReference
Cab Weight
1349 kgReference
1759 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
39 cmReference
Front tread
113 cmReference
108 cmReference
Rear tread
113 to 141 cmReference
115 cmReference
Wheelbase
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169 cmReference
Ag front
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8-16Reference
Ag rear
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400mm tracksReference
Length
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312 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
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KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
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100.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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25.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,258@2,600 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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mechanical wet discReference
Steering type
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powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
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219.5 cmReference
Height Over ROPS
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202.4 cmReference
Overall Length
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312.9 cmReference
Overall Width
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154.9 cmReference
Overall weight
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1,549.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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400mm tracksReference
Rear wheel tread range
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115.1 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
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45,520Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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108.5 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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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.