Compare/Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L275

Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L275

Verdict: Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L275

The Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L275 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota L275 is the lighter machine (1,179 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 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL280 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2006 vs 1981). 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

Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (L275DT)Reference

Steering

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power assist optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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20.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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20.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.5 kWReference

Max power

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13.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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17.5 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pump flow

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23.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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17.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2866 to 3252 poundsReference

1179 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

313 cmReference

286 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

139 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

30 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

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Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

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Ag front

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7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-16 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Height (exhaust)

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198 cmReference

Operating weight

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1179 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

L275

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2WDReference

L275DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L275 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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186 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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279 cmReference

Loading height

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185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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164°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1497 kgReference

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.