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Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed
Verdict: Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed
The Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed 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 KL28 Hi-Speed is the lighter machine (2,734 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 1999). 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
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
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
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
87 x 92 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
30 forward and 20 reverseReference
30 forward and 20 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-985@2600Reference
-985@2600Reference
Dimensions
ROPS Wheelbase
167 cmReference
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Cab Wheelbase
171 cmReference
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Weight
2734 to 3219 poundsReference
2866 to 3252 poundsReference
Front tire
7-16Reference
7-16Reference
ROPS Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
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ROPS Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
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Cab. Rear: Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-26Reference
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ROPS Length
308 cmReference
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Cab Length
314 cmReference
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ROPS Width
135 cmReference
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Cab Width
137 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
198 cmReference
195 cmReference
Height (cab)
207 cmReference
206 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1240 kgReference
1300 kgReference
Cab Weight
1460 kgReference
1475 kgReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
107 cmReference
107 cmReference
ROPS Rear tread
104/116 cmReference
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Cab Rear tread
104 to 144 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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171 cmReference
Rear tire
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12.4-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
Length
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313 cmReference
Width
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137 cmReference
Rear tread
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106/137 cmReference
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.