Overview
The Kubota FT28 is a 27.6 hp farm tractor produced between 2012 and 2015, featuring a 1.6L 3-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with four-wheel drive and offered in both wheeled and half-track variants, with weight configurations ranging from 2,116 to 2,436 pounds depending on the ROPS or cab setup.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The Glideshift transmission offers 12 forward and reverse gears or a 48-speed power shift option with three gears in four ranges, allowing for sequential shifting while moving without clutch engagement.
Dimensional Specifications:
This compact utility tractor features a 59.1-inch wheelbase, 13.8 inches of ground clearance, and a narrow width of 52 inches, paired with a Type I rear hitch.
Power and Mechanical Systems:
The liquid-cooled Kubota D1703 engine is rated at 2600 RPM and operates alongside a 12-volt negative ground electrical system, power steering, and wet disc brakes.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches (86 x 91 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1703 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 100.5 ci (1.6 L) |
| Power | 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. / 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. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 48 forward and 30 reverse |
| Transmission | Glideshift |
| Type | power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 48-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 48-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
PTO
| Engine RPM | 525@2600 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Length | 114.2 inches (290 cm) |
| Rear tread | 41.3 inches (104 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Width | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 7-14 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2116 to 2436 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Kubota FT28 Weight
| Cab gear | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
|---|---|
| Cab Glideshift | 2436 lbs (1104 kg) |
| ROPS gear | 2116 lbs (959 kg) |
| ROPS Glideshift | 2160 lbs (979 kg) |
Variants
| FT28 | wheeled |
|---|---|
| FT28-PC | half-track |