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Kubota GL281 vs Kubota KT280
Verdict: Kubota GL281 vs Kubota KT280
The Kubota GL281 and the Kubota KT280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota KT280 is the lighter machine (2,150 kg vs 2,679 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KT280 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KT280 is the newer design (2005 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
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
Engine
Fuel tank
26.9 LReference
28.0 LReference
Engine
21.3 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
21.3 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
U-ShiftReference
GlideshiftReference
ROPS gear
—
975 kgReference
Cab gear
—
1094 kgReference
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
-640@2600Reference
Dimensions
ROPS Wheelbase
164 cmReference
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Cab Wheelbase
169 cmReference
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Weight
2679 to 3086 poundsReference
2150 to 2458 poundsReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
11.2-26Reference
11.2-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
ROPS Length
305 cmReference
289 cmReference
Cab Length
312 cmReference
286 cmReference
Width
139 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
199 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (cab)
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1215 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1399 kgReference
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Ground clearance
36 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
113 cmReference
105 cmReference
Rear tread
113 to 141 cmReference
104 cmReference
Wheelbase
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150 cmReference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
ROPS Glideshift
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995 kgReference
Cab Glideshift
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1114 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.