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Kubota GL281

Name: Kubota GL281
Brand: Kubota

Kubota GL281 — GL Series · 28 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Kubota GL281 is a compact tractor rated at 28 hp, making it a suitable option for smaller-scale tasks. Manufactured from 1996 to 2001, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine. It is equipped with a four-wheel drive system and a powershift transmission, with a listed weight range of 2679 to 3086 pounds. The GL281 is designed for use on land areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

28 hp

Weight

2679 to 3086 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

56 rows

Recorded power

28 hp

Recorded weight

1215 kg

Transmissions

16-speed gear

Production years

1996-2001

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerKubotaReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank26.9 LReference

Engine21.3 kWReference

Kubota D1503Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke83 x 92 mmReference

Power21.3 kWReference

Rated RPM2700Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

16-speed gearReference

16-speed power shiftReference

TypegearReference

Gears16 forward and reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference

TransmissionU-ShiftReference

Typepower shiftReference

Eight power-shift gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)20.6 kWReference

Pump flow22.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeJIS1Reference

Rear lift870 kgReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM545@2700Reference

Engine RPM771@2700Reference

Engine RPM945@2700Reference

Engine RPM1252@2700Reference

Engine RPM-771@2700Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase164 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase169 cmReference

Weight2679 to 3086 poundsReference

Front tire8-16Reference

Rear tire11.2-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

ROPS Length305 cmReference

Cab Length312 cmReference

Width139 cmReference

Height (ROPS)199 cmReference

Height (cab)198 cmReference

ROPS Weight1215 kgReference

Cab Weight1399 kgReference

Ground clearance36 cmReference

Front tread113 cmReference

Rear tread113 to 141 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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