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Kubota KL285 vs Kubota KL2850-PC
Verdict: Kubota KL285 vs Kubota KL2850-PC
The Kubota KL285 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 KL285 is the lighter machine (2,833 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 is the newer design (2010 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 two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
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
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
forward and reverse options
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24F and 16RReference
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
167 cmReference
Weight
2833 to 3285 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)
212 cmReference
218 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1285 kgReference
1534 kgReference
Cab Weight
1490 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
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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 ROPSReference
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 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.