Overview
The Kubota GL280 is a compact utility farm tractor manufactured between 1993 and 1995, available in both ROPS and cab-equipped variants. It is powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 27.6 hp, featuring a four-wheel-drive system and power steering. The machine is configured with a 16-speed gear or power shift transmission providing 16 forward and 16 reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor features a 16-speed gear and power shift transmission with shuttle shift and a creeper range, delivering power to a four-wheel-drive mechanical system.
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The liquid-cooled Kubota D1503 engine is rated at 2600 RPM and produces a claimed PTO output of 26.4 hp with four available rear PTO speeds ranging from 544 to 1250 RPM.
Hitch and Lift Capacity:
Equipped with a Category I rear hitch, the tractor is rated for a maximum rear lift of 2061 lbs supported by a hydraulic pump flow of 5.6 gpm.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.268x3.638 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1503 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Power | 27.6 hp (20.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 26.4 hp (19.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Type | gear / power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed gear / 16-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed gear / 16-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 2061 lbs (934 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 544/770/944/1250 (1.375) |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Length | 123.2 inches (312 cm) |
|---|---|
| Cab Weight | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Front tread | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 inches (36 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 77.6 inches (197 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Rear tread | 44.5 to 55.9 inches (113 to 141 cm) |
| ROPS Length | 120.1 inches (305 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 2679 lbs (1215 kg) |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 64.8 inches (164 cm) |
| Width | 55.9 inches (141 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Front tire | 8-16 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-26 |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 64.8 inches (164 cm) |
| Weight | 2679 to 2976 pounds |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
Variants
| GL280 | ROPS |
|---|---|
| GL280Q | cab |