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Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed
Verdict: Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed
The Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KL285 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 KL285 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed 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
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
36.0 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
2700Reference
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
-980@2700Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
171 cmReference
171 cmReference
Weight
2866 to 3252 poundsReference
2866 to 3296 poundsReference
Front tire
7-16Reference
7-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
12.4-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference
Length
313 cmReference
313 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
195 cmReference
195 cmReference
Height (cab)
206 cmReference
211 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1300 kgReference
1300 kgReference
Cab Weight
1475 kgReference
1495 kgReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
107 cmReference
107 cmReference
Rear tread
106/137 cmReference
106/137 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
KL285
—
standardReference
KL285H
—
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.