The Kubota KT285 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2009 to 2011 as part of the KT Kingeye Series. It features a Kubota D1703 1.6L 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 rear PTO operates at 540 RPM with various engine RPM settings. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KT285
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, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Kubota D1703
Power:27.6 hp (20.6 kW)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:7.4 gal (28.0 L)
Rated RPM:2600
Bore/Stroke:3.4x3.6 inches (86 x 91 mm)
Displacement:100.5 ci (1.6 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
Manufacturer:Kubota
Years produced:2009 - 2011
Transmission
12-speed
Gears:12 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift.
Glideshift
Type:power shift
Gears:48 forward and 30 reverse
Description: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 options:12-speed, 48-speed power shift