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Kubota GL33 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed
Verdict: Kubota GL33 vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed
The Kubota GL33 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 GL33 is the lighter machine (1,290 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 is the newer design (2006 vs 1990). 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
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
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Engine
24.3 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 91 mmReference
87 x 92 mmReference
Power
24.3 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
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Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
30 forward and 20 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
20.8 kWReference
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Pump flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
905 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
175 cmReference
171 cmReference
Weight
1290 kgReference
2866 to 3252 poundsReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
7-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-24Reference
12.4-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
Width
145 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
198 cmReference
195 cmReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
113 cmReference
107 cmReference
Rear tread
110 to 157 cmReference
106/137 cmReference
Length
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313 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
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.