Compare/Kubota KT280 vs Kubota L275

Kubota KT280 vs Kubota L275

Verdict: Kubota KT280 vs Kubota L275

The Kubota KT280 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 2,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KT280 is the newer design (2005 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

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Best match

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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

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

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (L275DT)Reference

Steering

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power assist optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

ROPS gear

975 kgReference

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Cab gear

1094 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

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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

150 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2150 to 2458 poundsReference

1179 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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

139 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

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Height (cab)

198 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

30 cmReference

Front tread

105 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 cmReference

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ROPS Glideshift

995 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1114 kgReference

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Ag front

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7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x8.50-16 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Length

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286 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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198 cmReference

Operating weight

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1179 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.