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Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL28R-PC
Verdict: Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL28R-PC
The Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KL28R-PC 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 is the lighter machine (2,866 kg vs 3,417 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL28R-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 2008). 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 hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges.Reference
Drive
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half-trackReference
Variants
KL285
standardReference
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KL285H
high-speedReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
36.0 LReference
36.0 LReference
Engine
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
86 x 91 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Type
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power shiftReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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Glideshift 24-F and 16-RReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-980@2700Reference
-980@2700Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
171 cmReference
169 cmReference
Weight
2866 to 3296 poundsReference
3417 to 3880 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
312 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
195 cmReference
202 cmReference
Height (cab)
211 cmReference
219 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1300 kgReference
1549 kgReference
Cab Weight
1495 kgReference
1759 kgReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
39 cmReference
Front tread
107 cmReference
108 cmReference
Rear tread
106/137 cmReference
115 cmReference
Ag front
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8-16Reference
Ag rear
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400mm tracksReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
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KubotaReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
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100.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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27.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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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
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powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
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202.4 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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219.5 cmReference
Overall Length
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312.9 cmReference
Overall Width
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154.9 cmReference
Overall weight
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1,549.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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400mm tracksReference
Rear wheel tread range
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115.1 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.