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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet Ex2900
Utility
- power
- 28.7 hp
- displacement
- 100 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
Cub Cadet Ex2900 vs Kubota GL281
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KubotaModel B
Kubota GL281
Utility
- power
- 28.6 hp
- displacement
- 91.5 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Cub CadetCub Cadet Ex2900
vs
KubotaKubota GL281
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Ex2900 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)Ex290028.7 hp
GL28128.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Ex2900 is in the 21st percentile; GL281 is in the 21st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Ex2900 higher · +8.5 ci (+9%)Ex2900100 ci
GL28191.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Ex2900 is in the 22nd percentile; GL281 is in the 20th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedEx29003
GL2813
Median Utility Tractor4
Ex2900 is in the 23rd percentile; GL281 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Width
▲ Ex2900 higher · +4 in (+7%)Ex290059.1 in
GL28155.1 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in
Ex2900 is in the 35th percentile; GL281 is in the 27th · 3,933 models
Ex2900 (A)GL281 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Kubota | — |
| Model | Ex2900 | GL281 | — |
| Category | Utility, Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Kubota | — |
| Model | Not recorded | D1503 | — |
| Power Output | 28.7hp | 28.6hp | ▲ Ex2900+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,700RPM | ▲ GL281+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 100ci | 91.5ci | ▲ Ex2900+8.5 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.3in | ▲ Ex2900+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 3.6in | ▲ GL281+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 110in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 59.1in | 55.1in | ▲ Ex2900+4 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 2,550lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 16-Aug | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 11.2-26 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Type I | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet Ex2900 | Kubota GL281 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.2gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 21st percentile (28.7 hp)B · 21st percentile (28.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 22nd percentile (100 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Width
median 66 inA · 35th percentile (59.1 in)B · 27th percentile (55.1 in)
A · Ex2900B · GL281Median Utility Tractor