Head to head · Utility

Kubota KL285 vs Kubota L1-28

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KubotaModel A

Kubota KL285

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
24
Full KL285 specs
Kubota L1-28 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L1-28

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full L1-28 specs
KubotaKubota KL285
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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
L1-2827.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KL285 is in the 19th percentile; L1-28 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL285 higher · +9.5 ci (+10%)
KL285101 ci
L1-2891.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KL285 is in the 23rd percentile; L1-28 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L1-28 higher · +1 (+33%)
KL2853
L1-284
Median Utility Tractor4

KL285 is in the 23rd percentile; L1-28 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL285 higher · +8 (+50%)
KL28524
L1-2816
Median Utility Tractor12

KL285 is in the 92nd percentile; L1-28 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

KL285 (A)L1-28 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelKL285L1-28—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1703V1512—
Power Output27.6hp27.6hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,700RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ L1-28+1 · +33%
Displacement101ci91.5ci▲ KL285+9.5 ci · +10%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
TypeNot recordedShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
Length124in124inSame
Width54in55.9in▲ L1-28+1.9 in · +4%
Height83.5in77.8in▲ KL285+5.7 in · +7%
Operating Weight3,285lb2,546lb▲ KL285+739 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchRear Type I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota KL285Kubota L1-28Difference
TypeROPS/CabNot recorded—

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 · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 26th percentile (3,285 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,546 lb)
A · KL285B · L1-28Median Utility Tractor
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