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Kubota KL2850-PC vs Kubota KT285
Verdict: Kubota KL2850-PC vs Kubota KT285
The Kubota KL2850-PC and the Kubota KT285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota KT285 is the lighter machine (2,150 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 holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL2850-PC is the newer design (2010 vs 2009). 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
liquid-cooledReference
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
Drive
half-trackReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
36.0 LReference
28.0 LReference
Engine
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 91 mmReference
86 x 91 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,700 RPMReference
2,600 rpmReference
Bore and stroke
3.4x3.6 inchesReference
3.4x3.6 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
forward and reverse options
24F and 16RReference
12 F&R | powershift - 48 F & 30 RReference
ROPS gear
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975 kgReference
Cab gear
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1094 kgReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
Type
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power shiftReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
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
167 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
3384 to 3748 poundsReference
2150 to 2458 poundsReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
tracksReference
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
8-16Reference
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Ag rear
400mm tracksReference
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Length
322 cmReference
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Width
157 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
203 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (cab)
218 cmReference
198 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1534 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1700 kgReference
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Ground clearance
39 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
108 cmReference
105 cmReference
Rear tread
118 cmReference
104 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
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
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post ROPSReference
Two-post folding ROPSReference
Capacities
Capacity
100.5 ciReference
100.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
27.6 hpReference
27.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,307@2,700 RPMReference
1,136@2,500 rpmReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
mechanical wet discReference
wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
218.9 cmReference
198.1 cmReference
Height Over ROPS
203.5 cmReference
193 cmReference
Overall Length
322.6 cmReference
289.1 cmReference
Overall Width
158 cmReference
132.1 cmReference
Overall weight
1,535 kgReference
995.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
400mm tracksReference
11.2-26Reference
Rear wheel tread range
118.1 cmReference
104.9 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
45,520Reference
7-16.Reference
Front Wheel tread range
108.5 cmReference
105.4 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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.