Compare/Kubota GL300E vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Kubota GL300E vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota GL300E vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed

The Kubota GL300E 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 GL300E is the lighter machine (1,179 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 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

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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.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

Variants

GL300

ROPSReference

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GL300Q

cabReference

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GL300E

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

35.0 LReference

Engine

22.1 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

22.1 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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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

IReference

Rear lift

904 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

565/800/980/1298 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-985@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

171 cmReference

Weight

1179 kgReference

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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

Length

305 cmReference

313 cmReference

Width

135 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

194 cmReference

195 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

Rear tread

104 to 134 cmReference

106/137 cmReference

Height (cab)

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206 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1300 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1475 kgReference

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.