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Kubota GL281

Kubota GL281 tractor
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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.
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Power28 hp
Founded1996 - 2001
ModelGL281

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota GL281

Power

Engine:28.6 hp (21.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):27.6 hp (20.6 kW)

Tires

Standard tires (ag):Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26

Engine

Type:diesel
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)
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
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Pump flow:5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Series:GL Series
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Manufacturer:Kubota
Years produced:1996 - 2001

Transmission

Clutch:dry disc
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
Rear lift:1918 lbs (870 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:545@2700, 771@2700, 945@2700, 1252@2700, -771@2700
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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