Compare/Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL285

Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL285

Verdict: Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL285

The Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KL285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota KL285 is the lighter machine (2,833 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 KL285 holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL285 is the newer design (2008 vs 2006). 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

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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

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

-980@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

Weight

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

2833 to 3285 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Length

313 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

Height (cab)

206 cmReference

212 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1300 kgReference

1285 kgReference

Cab Weight

1475 kgReference

1490 kgReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

KL285

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standardReference

KL285H

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high-speedReference

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.