Head to head · Utility

Kubota GL281 vs Kubota L2800 Gear

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KubotaModel A

Kubota GL281

Utility

power
28.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL281 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L2800 Gear

Utility

power
29 hp
displacement
85 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L2800 Gear specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L2800 Gear higher · +0.4 hp (+1%)
GL28128.6 hp
L2800 Gear29 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GL281 is in the 21st percentile; L2800 Gear is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GL281 higher · +6.5 ci (+8%)
GL28191.5 ci
L2800 Gear85 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GL281 is in the 20th percentile; L2800 Gear is in the 14th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GL2813
L2800 Gear3
Median Utility Tractor4

GL281 is in the 23rd percentile; L2800 Gear is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ GL281 higher · +8 (+100%)
GL28116
L2800 Gear8
Median Utility Tractor12

GL281 is in the 73rd percentile; L2800 Gear is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

GL281 (A)L2800 Gear (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelGL281L2800 Gear—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1503L2800—
Power Output28.6hp29hp▲ L2800 Gear+0.4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,800RPM▲ L2800 Gear+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.5ci85ci▲ GL281+6.5 ci · +8%
Bore3.3inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
TypeGearSliding gear constant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
LengthNot recorded112in—
Width55.1in51.6in▲ GL281+3.5 in · +7%
HeightNot recorded85.2in—
Operating WeightNot recorded2,535lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
Front Tire Size16-AugNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-26Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,435lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800 GearDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 21st percentile (28.6 hp)B · 21st percentile (29 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)B · 14th percentile (85 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Width

median 66 in
A · 27th percentile (55.1 in)B · 20th percentile (51.6 in)
A · GL281B · L2800 GearMedian Utility Tractor
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