Kubota GL280
The Kubota GL280 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 91.5 ci 1.5 L engine. The rated power output is 27.6 hp 20.6 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 2679 to 2976 pounds.
Engine Power
27.6 hp
20.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.1 gal
26.9 L
Transmission
16 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
2679 to 2976 pounds
Kubota GL280 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1993 - 1995
GL SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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1993 - 1995 | |
GL Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Variants | |
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GL280 | ROPS |
GL280Q | cab |
Kubota GL280 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Kubota GL280 Power | |
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Engine | 27.6 hp
20.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 26.4 hp
19.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 2061 lbs
934 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 544/770/944/1250 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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ROPS Wheelbase | 64.8 inches
164 cm |
Cab Wheelbase | 66.9 inches
169 cm |
Weight | 2679 to 2976 pounds |
Front tire | 8-16 |
Rear tire | 11.2-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.5 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1503 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.5 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.268x3.638 inches
83 x 92 mm |
Power | 27.6 hp
20.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed gear | |
16-speed power shift |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and reverse power shift
Type | power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Kubota GL280 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
Dimensions | |
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ROPS Wheelbase | 64.8 inches
164 cm |
Cab Wheelbase | 66.9 inches
169 cm |
ROPS Length | 120.1 inches
305 cm |
Cab Length | 123.2 inches
312 cm |
Width | 55.9 inches
141 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
Height (cab) | 77.6 inches
197 cm |
ROPS Weight | 2679 lbs
1215 kg |
Cab Weight | 2976 lbs
1349 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.2 inches
36 cm |
Front tread | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
Rear tread | 44.5 to 55.9 inches
113 to 141 cm |
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