Kubota
Kubota KT280
The Kubota KT280 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2005 to 2008 as part of the KT Kingeye Series. It features a Kubota D1503 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 12-speed with dry disc clutch and shuttle shift, and a 48-speed Glideshift power shift transmission. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS with an optional cab with air-conditioning. The tractor's dimensions include a 59.1 inch (150 cm) wheelbase, 52 inch (132 cm) width, and heights of 76 inches (193 cm) with ROPS and 78 inches (198 cm) with cab. Weight varies from 2150 to 2458 lbs depending on configuration. Standard tires are 7-14 front and 11.2-24 rear, with optional larger tires available. The PTO rear type is 540 RPM with multiple engine RPM settings. The KT280 is part of a series including the KT250, KT27, KT285, and KT300 models.
Power27 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelKT280
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KT280
Power
| Engine power | 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) |
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Tires
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
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| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
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 | 7.4 gal (28.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.27x3.64 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Weight
| Cab gear | 2414 lbs (1094 kg) |
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| ROPS gear | 2150 lbs (975 kg) |
| Cab Glideshift | 2458 lbs (1114 kg) |
| ROPS Glideshift | 2194 lbs (995 kg) |
Dimensions
| Width | 52 inches (132 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Cab Length | 112.6 inches (286 cm) |
| Rear tread | 41.3 inches (104 cm) |
| Front tread | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
| ROPS Length | 113.8 inches (289 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Series | KT Kingeye Series |
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| Category | Compact Utility tractor |
| Years made | 2005 - 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Transmission
| Type (48-speed) | power shift |
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| Gears (12-speed) | 12 forward and reverse |
| Gears (48-speed) | 48 forward and 30 reverse |
| Clutch (12-speed) | dry disc |
| Transmission options | 12-speed, 48-speed power shift |
| Description (12-speed) | Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. |
| Description (48-speed) | Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. |
| Transmission (48-speed) | Glideshift |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 525@2600, 760@2600, 1182@2600, -640@2600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |