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Kubota KT280

Kubota KT280 tractor
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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.
Kubota KT280compact utility tractorKubota D1503 engine27.6 hp tractor12-speed transmission48-speed power shifttractor dimensionsPTO4WD tractor
Power27 hp
Founded2005 - 2008
ModelKT280

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KT280

Power

Engine power:27.6 hp (20.6 kW)

Tires

Optional tires (ag):Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26
Standard tires (ag):Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24

Engine

Type:diesel
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)
ROPS gear:2150 lbs (975 kg)
Cab Glideshift:2458 lbs (1114 kg)
ROPS Glideshift:2194 lbs (995 kg)

Dimensions

Width:52 inches (132 cm)
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
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Series:KT Kingeye Series
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Years made:2005 - 2008
Manufacturer:Kubota

Transmission

Type (48-speed):power shift
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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:525@2600, 760@2600, 1182@2600, -640@2600
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Kubota KT285

Model:KT285

Kubota KT250

Model:KT250

Kubota KT300

Model:KT300

Kubota KT27

Model:KT27