Kubota KT285
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.
Power27 hp
Founded2009 - 2011
ModelKT285
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KT285
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, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| 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) |
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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 |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 2009 - 2011 |
Transmission
| 12-speed | Gears12 forward and reverse Clutchdry disc DescriptionThree gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. |
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| Glideshift | Typepower shift Gears48 forward and 30 reverse DescriptionSixteen 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 |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 525@2600, 760@2600, 1132@2600, -640@2600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
