Head to head · Utility

Bobcat CT225 vs Kubota KT280

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BobcatModel A

Bobcat CT225

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
85.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CT225 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota KT280

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full KT280 specs
BobcatBobcat CT225
vs
KubotaKubota KT280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ KT280 higher · +0.6 hp (+2%)
CT22527 hp
KT28027.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

CT225 is in the 19th percentile; KT280 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT280 higher · +6.1 ci (+7%)
CT22585.4 ci
KT28091.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

CT225 is in the 15th percentile; KT280 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CT2253
KT2803
Median Utility Tractor4

CT225 is in the 23rd percentile; KT280 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Width

▲ CT225 higher · +3.5 in (+7%)
CT22555.5 in
KT28052 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in

CT225 is in the 28th percentile; KT280 is in the 20th · 3,933 models

CT225 (A)KT280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerBobcatKubota—
ModelCT225KT280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerDaedongKubota—
ModelNot recordedD1503—
Power Output27hp27.6hp▲ KT280+0.6 hp · +2%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement85.4ci91.5ci▲ KT280+6.1 ci · +7%
BoreNot recorded3.3in—
StrokeNot recorded3.6in—

Transmission

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
TypeHydrostaticPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
Length118inNot recorded—
Width55.5in52in▲ CT225+3.5 in · +7%
Height95.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,021lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
TypeLive (Rear) and Optional (Middle)Not recorded—
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,225lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Electrical

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBobcat CT225Kubota KT280Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (85.4 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Width

median 66 in
A · 28th percentile (55.5 in)B · 20th percentile (52 in)
A · CT225B · KT280Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBobcat CT225Full spec pageKubota KT280