Compare/Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT280

Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT280

Verdict: Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KT280

The Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KT280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota KT280 is the lighter machine (2,150 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 KL285 Hi-Speed holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL285 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2008 vs 2005). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Variants

KL285

standardReference

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KL285H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

ROPS gear

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975 kgReference

Cab gear

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1094 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Type

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power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-980@2700Reference

-640@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

2866 to 3296 poundsReference

2150 to 2458 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Length

313 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

193 cmReference

Height (cab)

211 cmReference

198 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1300 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1495 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

105 cmReference

Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

104 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

ROPS Length

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289 cmReference

Cab Length

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286 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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995 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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1114 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.