Compare/Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota L275

Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota L275

Verdict: Kubota KL28R-PC vs Kubota L275

The Kubota KL28R-PC and the Kubota L275 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Kubota L275 is the lighter machine (1,179 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 1981). 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

Four gears in two ranges with forward/reverse shuttle.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

4x4 MFWD 4WD (L275DT)Reference

Steering

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power assist optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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Engine (gross)

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20.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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20.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper elementReference

Compression

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21:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.5 kWReference

Max power

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13.8 kWReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and 7 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

540Reference

Engine RPM

-980@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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17.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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23.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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17.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

169 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

3417 to 3880 poundsReference

1179 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

8-16Reference

7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

400mm tracksReference

11.2-24Reference

Length

312 cmReference

286 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

139 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

30 cmReference

Front tread

108 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 cmReference

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Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-16 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Height (exhaust)

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198 cmReference

Operating weight

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1179 kgReference

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

L275

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2WDReference

L275DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L275 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota L4530 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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186 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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215 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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279 cmReference

Loading height

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185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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164°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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746 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1310 kgReference

Kubota L4530 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1497 kgReference

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.