Kubota GL281
The Kubota GL281 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 91.5 ci 1.5 L engine. The rated power output is 28.6 hp 21.3 kW. Transmission: U-Shift. Operating weight: 2679 to 3086 pounds.
Engine Power
28.6 hp
21.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.1 gal
26.9 L
Transmission
U-Shift
Operating Weight
2679 to 3086 pounds
Kubota GL281 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
 | 1996 - 2001
GL SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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1996 - 2001 | |
GL Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota GL281 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota GL281 Power | |
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Engine | 28.6 hp
21.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 27.6 hp
20.6 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 | 5.9 gpm
22.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | JIS1 |
Rear lift | 1918 lbs
870 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 545@2700 |
771@2700 | |
945@2700 | |
1252@2700 | |
-771@2700 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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ROPS Wheelbase | 64.8 inches
164 cm |
Cab Wheelbase | 66.9 inches
169 cm |
Weight | 2679 to 3086 pounds |
Front tire | 8-16 |
Rear tire | 11.2-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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GL (T0270-1920-8) published in 1996 | |
Grandel 1 Plus published in 1994, by Kubota |
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 | 28.6 hp
21.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
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 — U-Shift
Transmission | U-Shift |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Eight power-shift gears in two ranges with shuttle. | |
Dimensions
Kubota GL281 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 | 55.1 inches
139 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
Height (cab) | 78 inches
198 cm |
ROPS Weight | 2679 lbs
1215 kg |
Cab Weight | 3086 lbs
1399 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 |
Photos
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