Kubota
Kubota GL281
The Kubota GL281 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1996 to 2001 as part of the GL Series. It features a 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 28.6 hp (21.3 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 fuel tank capacity of 7.1 gallons (26.9 L) and a hydraulic pump flow of 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm). The rear hitch is JIS1 type with a lift capacity of 1918 lbs (870 kg). Dimensions vary slightly between ROPS and cab versions, with weights ranging from 2679 to 3086 lbs. Standard tires are 8-16 front and 11.2-26 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power28 hp
Founded1996 - 2001
ModelGL281
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota GL281
Power
| Engine | 28.6 hp (21.3 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 27.6 hp (20.6 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 | 28.6 hp (21.3 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.268x3.638 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
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| Cab Length | 123.2 inches (312 cm) |
| Cab Weight | 3086 lbs (1399 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) | 78 inches (198 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 | 5.9 gpm (22.3 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 | 1996 - 2001 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Type (gear) | gear |
| Gears (gear) | 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | U-Shift |
| Description (gear) | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. |
| Type (power shift) | power shift |
| Gears (power shift) | 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission options | 16-speed gear, 16-speed power shift |
| Description (power shift) | Eight power-shift gears in two ranges with shuttle. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | JIS1 |
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| Rear lift | 1918 lbs (870 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 545@2700, 771@2700, 945@2700, 1252@2700, -771@2700 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |