Compare/Kubota GL281 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Kubota GL281 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota GL281 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

The Kubota GL281 and the Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota GL281 is the lighter machine (2,679 kg vs 2,866 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2006 vs 1996). 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

Eight power-shift gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

35.0 LReference

Engine

21.3 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

21.3 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

U-ShiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.6 kWReference

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Pump flow

22.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear lift

870 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-771@2700Reference

-985@2600Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

164 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

169 cmReference

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Weight

2679 to 3086 poundsReference

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

7-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-26Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

ROPS Length

305 cmReference

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Cab Length

312 cmReference

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Width

139 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

195 cmReference

Height (cab)

198 cmReference

206 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1215 kgReference

1300 kgReference

Cab Weight

1399 kgReference

1475 kgReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

113 cmReference

107 cmReference

Rear tread

113 to 141 cmReference

106/137 cmReference

Wheelbase

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171 cmReference

Length

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313 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.