Head to head · Utility

Kubota GL281 vs Kubota L2800HST

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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 L2800HST

Utility

power
29 hp
displacement
85 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L2800HST specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L2800HST higher · +0.4 hp (+1%)
GL28128.6 hp
L2800HST29 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GL281 is in the 21st percentile; L2800HST is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GL281 higher · +6.5 ci (+8%)
GL28191.5 ci
L2800HST85 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GL281 is in the 20th percentile; L2800HST is in the 14th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GL2813
L2800HST3
Median Utility Tractor4

GL281 is in the 23rd percentile; L2800HST is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Width

▲ GL281 higher · +3.5 in (+7%)
GL28155.1 in
L2800HST51.6 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in

GL281 is in the 27th percentile; L2800HST is in the 20th · 3,933 models

GL281 (A)L2800HST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelGL281L2800HST—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1503L2800HST—
Power Output28.6hp29hp▲ L2800HST+0.4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,800RPM▲ L2800HST+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.5ci85ci▲ GL281+6.5 ci · +8%
Bore3.3inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
LengthNot recorded107in—
Width55.1in51.6in▲ GL281+3.5 in · +7%
HeightNot recorded85.2in—
Operating WeightNot recorded2,602lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
Front Tire Size16-AugNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-26Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,435lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota GL281Kubota L2800HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

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)

Width

median 66 in
A · 27th percentile (55.1 in)B · 20th percentile (51.6 in)
A · GL281B · L2800HSTMedian Utility Tractor
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