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Kubota KT280 vs Kubota KT285
Verdict: Kubota KT280 vs Kubota KT285
The Kubota KT280 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 newer design (2009 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
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
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
Engine
Fuel tank
28.0 LReference
28.0 LReference
Engine
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
86 x 91 mmReference
Power
20.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,600 rpmReference
Bore and stroke
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3.4x3.6 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
ROPS gear
975 kgReference
975 kgReference
Cab gear
1094 kgReference
1094 kgReference
Gears
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
GlideshiftReference
GlideshiftReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Transmission Type
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PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
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12 F&R | powershift - 48 F & 30 RReference
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
-640@2600Reference
-640@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
2150 to 2458 poundsReference
2150 to 2458 poundsReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference
ROPS Length
289 cmReference
289 cmReference
Cab Length
286 cmReference
286 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (cab)
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
105 cmReference
105 cmReference
Rear tread
104 cmReference
104 cmReference
ROPS Glideshift
995 kgReference
995 kgReference
Cab Glideshift
1114 kgReference
1114 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Capacities
Capacity
—
100.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
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27.6 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,136@2,500 rpmReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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wet discReference
Steering type
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powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
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198.1 cmReference
Height Over ROPS
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193 cmReference
Overall Length
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289.1 cmReference
Overall Width
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132.1 cmReference
Overall weight
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995.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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11.2-26Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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104.9 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
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7-16.Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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105.4 cmReference
General
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post folding ROPSReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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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.