Compare/Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota L1-28

Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota L1-28

Verdict: Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota L1-28

The Kubota KL28R-PC and the Kubota L1-28 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota L1-28 is the lighter machine (2,546 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 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL28R-PC is the newer design (2012 vs 1983). 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 hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges.Reference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

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Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

shuttleReference

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Glideshift 24-F and 16-RReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-980@2700Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

169 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

3417 to 3880 poundsReference

2546 to 2624 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

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Ag front

8-16Reference

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Ag rear

400mm tracksReference

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Length

312 cmReference

315 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

202 cmReference

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Height (cab)

219 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1549 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1759 kgReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

108 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 cmReference

107 to 154 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1154 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1190 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

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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Variants

L1-28DT

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4WDReference

Speeds

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.