Compare/Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT280

Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT280

Verdict: Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT280

The Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed 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 KT280 is the lighter machine (2,150 kg vs 2,734 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL28 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KT280 is the newer design (2005 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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Clear

Rated power

28 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

ROPS gear

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975 kgReference

Cab gear

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1094 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

Type

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power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

-640@2600Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

167 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

171 cmReference

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Weight

2734 to 3219 poundsReference

2150 to 2458 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

7-14Reference

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

289 cmReference

Cab Length

314 cmReference

286 cmReference

ROPS Width

135 cmReference

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Cab Width

137 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

193 cmReference

Height (cab)

207 cmReference

198 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1240 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1460 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

105 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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150 cmReference

Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

Width

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132 cmReference

Rear tread

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104 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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995 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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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.