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Kubota KT280 vs Kubota L1-28

Verdict: Kubota KT280 vs Kubota L1-28

The Kubota KT280 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 KT280 is the lighter machine (2,150 kg vs 2,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-28 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KT280 is the newer design (2005 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

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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

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Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

ROPS gear

975 kgReference

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Cab gear

1094 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

2150 to 2458 poundsReference

2546 to 2624 poundsReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

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ROPS Length

289 cmReference

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Cab Length

286 cmReference

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Width

132 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

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Height (cab)

198 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

105 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 cmReference

107 to 154 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

995 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1114 kgReference

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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

Length

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315 cmReference

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

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.