Head to head · Utility
Kubota L285 vs Simplicity 9528
SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 9528
Utility
- power
- 28 hp
- displacement
- 90.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 8
KubotaKubota L285
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 9528
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ L285 higher · +2 hp (+7%)L28530 hp
952828 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
L285 is in the 22nd percentile; 9528 is in the 20th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ L285 higher · +0.6 ci (<1%)L28590.7 ci
952890.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
L285 is in the 16th percentile; 9528 is in the 16th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ L285 higher · +2 (+100%)L2854
95282
Median Utility Tractor4
L285 is in the 50th percentile; 9528 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedL2858
95288
Median Utility Tractor12
L285 is in the 23rd percentile; 9528 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
L285 (A)9528 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Simplicity | — |
| Model | L285 | 9528 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Toyosha | — |
| Model | V1501A | S148 | — |
| Power Output | 30hp | 28hp | ▲ L285+2 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 9528+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 | ▲ L285+2 · +100% |
| Displacement | 90.7ci | 90.1ci | ▲ L285+0.6 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.8in | ▲ 9528+0.8 in · +27% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.9in | ▲ 9528+0.7 in · +22% |
Transmission
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 118in | 100in | ▲ L285+18 in · +18% |
| Width | 62.6in | 53.5in | ▲ L285+9.1 in · +17% |
| Height | 55.1in | 81.9in | ▲ 9528+26.8 in · +49% |
| Operating Weight | 2,230lb | 2,100lb | ▲ L285+130 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Mechanical | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear, continuous | — |
| Speed 1 | 695rpm | 540rpm | ▲ L285+155 rpm · +29% |
| Speed 2 | 1,164rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-point hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Mechanical | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Differential mechanical drum and shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.9gal | 1.3gal | ▲ L285+0.6 gal · +46% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota L285 | Simplicity 9528 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS | Open with Optional ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 22nd percentile (30 hp)B · 20th percentile (28 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 16th percentile (90.7 ci)B · 16th percentile (90.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 3rd percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 14th percentile (2,230 lb)B · 13th percentile (2,100 lb)
A · L285B · 9528Median Utility Tractor