Kubota

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 power27.6 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
Typediesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelKubota D1703
Power27.6 hp (20.6 kW)
Starterelectric
Fuel tank7.4 gal (28.0 L)
Rated RPM2600
Bore/Stroke3.4x3.6 inches (86 x 91 mm)
Displacement100.5 ci (1.6 L)
Starter volts12
Weight
Cab gear2414 lbs (1094 kg)
ROPS gear2150 lbs (975 kg)
Cab Glideshift2458 lbs (1114 kg)
ROPS Glideshift2194 lbs (995 kg)
Dimensions
Width52 inches (132 cm)
Wheelbase59.1 inches (150 cm)
Cab Length112.6 inches (286 cm)
Rear tread41.3 inches (104 cm)
Front tread41.5 inches (105 cm)
ROPS Length113.8 inches (289 cm)
Height (cab)78 inches (198 cm)
Height (ROPS)76 inches (193 cm)
Ground clearance13.8 inches (35 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
SeriesKT Kingeye Series
CategoryCompact Utility tractor
ManufacturerKubota
Years produced2009 - 2011
Transmission
12-speed
Gears12 forward and reverse
Clutchdry disc
DescriptionThree gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift.
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 options12-speed, 48-speed power shift
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Power Take-off (PTO)
Engine RPM525@2600, 760@2600, 1132@2600, -640@2600
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)