Compare/Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L1-28

Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L1-28

Verdict: Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L1-28

The Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L1-28 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota L1-28 is the lighter machine (2,546 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 holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2006 vs 1983). 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

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

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Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Type

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shuttleReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

2546 to 2624 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

313 cmReference

315 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

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Height (cab)

206 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1300 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1475 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

107 cmReference

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Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

107 to 154 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1154 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1190 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L1-28DT

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4WDReference

Speeds

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.