Head to head · Utility

Kubota KT285 vs Shibaura SD2803

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KubotaModel A

Kubota KT285

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full KT285 specs
Shibaura SD2803 Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD2803

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
85.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full SD2803 specs
KubotaKubota KT285
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD2803

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
KT28527.6 hp
SD280327.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT285 is in the 19th percentile; SD2803 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT285 higher · +15.8 ci (+19%)
KT285101 ci
SD280385.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT285 is in the 23rd percentile; SD2803 is in the 14th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT2853
SD28033
Median Utility Tractor4

KT285 is in the 23rd percentile; SD2803 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Width

= Effectively tied
KT28552 in
SD280352 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in

KT285 is in the 20th percentile; SD2803 is in the 20th · 3,933 models

KT285 (A)SD2803 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelKT285SD2803—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD1703H843—
Power Output27.6hp27.6hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ KT285+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement101ci85.2ci▲ KT285+15.8 ci · +19%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ KT285+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.6in3.3in▲ KT285+0.3 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
TypePower shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
LengthNot recorded113in—
Width52in52inSame
HeightNot recorded72in—
Operating WeightNot recorded2,433lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
Front Tire Size14-JulNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeMFWDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecKubota KT285Shibaura SD2803Difference
TypeROPSNot 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 · 14th percentile (85.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Width

median 66 in
A · 20th percentile (52 in)B · 20th percentile (52 in)
A · KT285B · SD2803Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota KT285Full spec pageShibaura SD2803