Head to head · Utility

Kubota GL281 vs Yanmar Ex2900

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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
Yanmar Ex2900 Tractor
YanmarModel B

Yanmar Ex2900

Utility

power
28.7 hp
displacement
100 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Ex2900 specs
KubotaKubota GL281
vs
YanmarYanmar Ex2900

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Ex2900 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
GL28128.6 hp
Ex290028.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GL281 is in the 21st percentile; Ex2900 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Ex2900 higher · +8.5 ci (+9%)
GL28191.5 ci
Ex2900100 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GL281 is in the 20th percentile; Ex2900 is in the 22nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GL2813
Ex29003
Median Utility Tractor4

GL281 is in the 23rd percentile; Ex2900 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Width

▲ Ex2900 higher · +4 in (+7%)
GL28155.1 in
Ex290059.1 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in

GL281 is in the 27th percentile; Ex2900 is in the 35th · 3,933 models

GL281 (A)Ex2900 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
ManufacturerKubotaYanmar—
ModelGL281Ex2900—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
ManufacturerKubotaYanmar—
ModelD1503Not recorded—
Power Output28.6hp28.7hp▲ Ex2900+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ GL281+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.5ci100ci▲ Ex2900+8.5 ci · +9%
Bore3.3in3.5in▲ Ex2900+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.6in3.5in▲ GL281+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
LengthNot recorded110in—
Width55.1in59.1in▲ Ex2900+4 in · +7%
Operating WeightNot recorded2,550lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
Front Tire Size16-AugNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-26Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory 1—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKubota GL281Yanmar Ex2900Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.2gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 21st percentile (28.6 hp)B · 21st percentile (28.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)B · 22nd percentile (100 ci)

Cylinders

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

Width

median 66 in
A · 27th percentile (55.1 in)B · 35th percentile (59.1 in)
A · GL281B · Ex2900Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota GL281Full spec pageYanmar Ex2900