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Kubota GL281 vs Kubota KL2850-PC
Verdict: Kubota GL281 vs Kubota KL2850-PC
The Kubota GL281 and the Kubota KL2850-PC 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 3,384 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL2850-PC holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL2850-PC is the newer design (2010 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
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
Eight power-shift gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
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half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
26.9 LReference
36.0 LReference
Engine
21.3 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
86 x 91 mmReference
Power
21.3 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2700Reference
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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2,700 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
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3.4x3.6 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
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Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
U-ShiftReference
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forward and reverse options
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24F and 16RReference
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
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-771@2700Reference
-980@2700Reference
Dimensions
ROPS Wheelbase
164 cmReference
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Cab Wheelbase
169 cmReference
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Weight
2679 to 3086 poundsReference
3384 to 3748 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
139 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
199 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height (cab)
198 cmReference
218 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1215 kgReference
1534 kgReference
Cab Weight
1399 kgReference
1700 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
39 cmReference
Front tread
113 cmReference
108 cmReference
Rear tread
113 to 141 cmReference
118 cmReference
Wheelbase
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167 cmReference
Ag front
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8-16Reference
Ag rear
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400mm tracksReference
Length
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322 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 ROPSReference
Capacities
Capacity
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100.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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27.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,307@2,700 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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218.9 cmReference
Height Over ROPS
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203.5 cmReference
Overall Length
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322.6 cmReference
Overall Width
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158 cmReference
Overall weight
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1,535 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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400mm tracksReference
Rear wheel tread range
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118.1 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.