Compare/Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L2800

Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L2800

Verdict: Kubota GL301E vs Kubota L2800

The Kubota GL301E and the Kubota L2800 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 29 hp. Kubota GL301E is the lighter machine (1,179 kg vs 2,359 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL301E holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 34.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L2800 is the newer design (2004 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

29 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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (Low/High) and reverse (R). Mechanical shuttle shifting between forward-low and reverse.Reference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

GL301

utilityReference

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GL301E

narrowReference

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L2800F

—

2WD gearReference

L2800DT

—

4WD gearReference

L2800HST

—

4WD hydroReference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

34.1 LReference

Engine

22.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

80 x 92 mmReference

Power

22.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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21.6 kWReference

Emissions

—

Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

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21.6 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,800 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier IIReference

Bore and stroke

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3.15x3.638 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

dryReference

2WD gear

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1070 kgReference

4WD gear

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1150 kgReference

Transmission

—

constant meshReference

Oil capacity

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27.6 LReference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

21.7 kWReference

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Pump flow

22.3 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

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

Gear PTO (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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16.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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27.6 LReference

Capacity

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27.6 LReference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Total flow

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42.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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16.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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900 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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650 kgReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Engine RPM

—

540@2430Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

161 cmReference

Weight

1179 kgReference

2359 to 2600 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

5-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

305 cmReference

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Width

132 cmReference

130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

215 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

107 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 to 134 cmReference

102 to 129 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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161 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Lawn/turf front

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23x8.50-12Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

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27x8.50-15Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.5R4Reference

2WD Length

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280 cmReference

4WD Length

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270 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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109 cmReference

4WD hydro

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1179 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

—

490Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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490 CCAReference

Capacities

Fuel

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34.1 LReference

Front axle

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4.5 LReference

Kubota L2800 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH76 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH76 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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201 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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227 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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305 cmReference

Loading height

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171 cmReference

Bucket force

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1478 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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928 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS. Foldable ROPS optional.Reference

Power

Max Power

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29 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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24 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,430 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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11.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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0 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.3 gpm (6.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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900.4 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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215.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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280.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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130.6 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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34.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,179.3 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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40.2 to 50.8 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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45,427Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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109.5 cmReference

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.