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Kubota KL285 vs Kubota KT280
Verdict: Kubota KL285 vs Kubota KT280
The Kubota KL285 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 2,833 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL285 holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL285 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
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
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
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
ROPS gear
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975 kgReference
Cab gear
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1094 kgReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Type
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power shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-980@2700Reference
-640@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
171 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
2833 to 3285 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)
212 cmReference
198 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1285 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1490 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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.