Compare/Kubota GL33 vs Kubota KT280

Kubota GL33 vs Kubota KT280

Verdict: Kubota GL33 vs Kubota KT280

The Kubota GL33 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 GL33 is the lighter machine (1,290 kg vs 2,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota GL33 holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KT280 is the newer design (2005 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

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

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

35.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

24.3 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

24.3 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

ROPS gear

—

975 kgReference

Cab gear

—

1094 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.8 kWReference

—

Pump flow

22.3 lpmReference

—

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

905 kgReference

—

Rear PTO Type

565/800/980/1298 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-640@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

1290 kgReference

2150 to 2458 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Width

145 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

193 cmReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

113 cmReference

105 cmReference

Rear tread

110 to 157 cmReference

104 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

ROPS Length

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289 cmReference

Cab Length

—

286 cmReference

Height (cab)

—

198 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

—

995 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

—

1114 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.