Kubota
Kubota GL280
The Kubota GL280 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1993 to 1995 as part of the GL Series. It features a Kubota D1503 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) with a 16-speed gear or power shift transmission. The tractor offers four-wheel drive, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS with an optional cab. It has a rear hitch lift capacity of 2061 lbs (934 kg) and a hydraulic pump flow of 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm). Dimensions vary slightly between ROPS and cab versions, with weights ranging from 2679 to 2976 lbs. Standard tires are 8-16 front and 11.2-26 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power27 hp
Founded1993 - 1995
ModelGL280
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota GL280
Power
| Engine power | 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 26.4 hp (19.7 kW) |
Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota D1503 |
| Power | 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.268x3.638 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| GL280 | ROPS |
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| GL280Q | cab |
Dimensions
| Width | 55.9 inches (141 cm) |
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| Cab Length | 123.2 inches (312 cm) |
| Cab Weight | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Rear tread | 44.5 to 55.9 inches (113 to 141 cm) |
| Front tread | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| ROPS Length | 120.1 inches (305 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 2679 lbs (1215 kg) |
| Height (cab) | 77.6 inches (197 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 64.8 inches (164 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 inches (36 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
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Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Series | GL Series |
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| Category | Compact Utility tractor |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 1993 - 1995 |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
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| Clutch | dry disc |
| Details | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. |
| Options | 16-speed gear, 16-speed power shift |
| Gear type | gear |
| Power shift type | power shift |
| Power shift gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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| Rear lift capacity | 2061 lbs (934 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 544/770/944/1250 (1.375) |
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