Head to head · Utility

Kubota KL285 vs Kubota KT280

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KubotaModel A

Kubota KL285

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
24
Full KL285 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
KL28527.6 hp
KT28027.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KL285 is in the 19th percentile; KT280 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL285 higher · +9.5 ci (+10%)
KL285101 ci
KT28091.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KL285 is in the 23rd percentile; KT280 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KL2853
KT2803
Median Utility Tractor4

KL285 is in the 23rd percentile; KT280 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL285 higher · +12 (+100%)
KL28524
KT28012
Median Utility Tractor12

KL285 is in the 92nd percentile; KT280 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

KL285 (A)KT280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelKL285KT280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1703D1503—
Power Output27.6hp27.6hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ KL285+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement101ci91.5ci▲ KL285+9.5 ci · +10%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ KL285+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.6in3.6inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
TypeNot recordedPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
Length124inNot recorded—
Width54in52in▲ KL285+2 in · +4%
Height83.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,285lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota KL285Kubota KT280Difference
TypeROPS/CabROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 23rd percentile (101 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 50th percentile (12)

Width

median 66 in
A · 25th percentile (54 in)B · 20th percentile (52 in)
A · KL285B · KT280Median Utility Tractor
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