Compare/Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL2850-PC

Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL2850-PC

Verdict: Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL2850-PC

The Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KL2850-PC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed is the lighter machine (2,866 kg vs 3,384 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL2850-PC holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL2850-PC is the newer design (2010 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

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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24F and 16RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

-980@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

167 cmReference

Weight

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

3384 to 3748 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

tracksReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

313 cmReference

322 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (cab)

206 cmReference

218 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1300 kgReference

1534 kgReference

Cab Weight

1475 kgReference

1700 kgReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

108 cmReference

Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

118 cmReference

Ag front

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8-16Reference

Ag rear

—

400mm tracksReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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27.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,307@2,700 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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218.9 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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203.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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322.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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158 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,535 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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400mm tracksReference

Rear wheel tread range

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118.1 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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45,520Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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108.5 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.