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Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota KT280
Verdict: Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota KT280
The Kubota KL28R-PC 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 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 holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL28R-PC is the newer design (2012 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 hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges.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
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
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 91 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,700 RPMReference
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Bore and stroke
3.4x3.6 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Transmission
Transmission
GlideshiftReference
GlideshiftReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
24 forward and 16 reverseReference
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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forward and reverse options
Glideshift 24-F and 16-RReference
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ROPS gear
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975 kgReference
Cab gear
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1094 kgReference
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
169 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
3417 to 3880 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
312 cmReference
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Width
154 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
202 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (cab)
219 cmReference
198 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1549 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1759 kgReference
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Ground clearance
39 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
108 cmReference
105 cmReference
Rear tread
115 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 ROPS.Reference
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Capacities
Capacity
100.5 ciReference
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Power
Max Power
27.6 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,307@2,700 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
mechanical wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
202.4 cmReference
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Height Over Cab
219.5 cmReference
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Overall Length
312.9 cmReference
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Overall Width
154.9 cmReference
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Overall weight
1,549.9 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
400mm tracksReference
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Rear wheel tread range
115.1 cmReference
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Front Wheel Type
45,520Reference
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Front Wheel tread range
108.5 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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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.