Kubota KT285
The Kubota KT285 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 100.5 ci 1.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 27.6 hp / 20.6 kW. Transmission: Glideshift. Operating weight: 2150 to 2458 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 27.6 hp / 20.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.4 gal
28.0 L
Transmission
Glideshift
Operating Weight
2150 to 2458 pounds
Overview
 | 2009 - 2011
KT Kingeye SeriesCompact Utility tractor
KT Kingeye Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota KT285 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.4 gal
28.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota KT285 Power | |
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Engine | 27.6 hp
20.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 525@2600 |
760@2600 | |
1132@2600 | |
-640@2600 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 59.1 inches
150 cm |
Weight | 2150 to 2458 pounds |
Front tire | 7-14 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 100.5 ci / 1.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1703 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 100.5 ci
1.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches
86 x 91 mm |
Power | 27.6 hp
20.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed | |
48-speed power shift |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. | |
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Transmission — Glideshift
Transmission | Glideshift |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 48 forward and 30 reverse |
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. | |
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Dimensions
Kubota KT285 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 59.1 inches
150 cm |
ROPS Length | 113.8 inches
289 cm |
Cab Length | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Width | 52 inches
132 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 76 inches
193 cm |
Height (cab) | 78 inches
198 cm |
Ground clearance | 13.8 inches
35 cm |
Front tread | 41.5 inches
105 cm |
Rear tread | 41.3 inches
104 cm |
Kubota KT285 Weight | |
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ROPS gear | 2150 lbs
975 kg |
ROPS Glideshift | 2194 lbs
995 kg |
Cab gear | 2414 lbs
1094 kg |
Cab Glideshift | 2458 lbs
1114 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota KT285 based on its 27.6 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota KT285.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.2 hrs
Approximately 5.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.4 gal / 28 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota KT285 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota KT285.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)27.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)20.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)28 PS
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