The Kubota KT280 tractor fuel tank capacity found is 7.4 gal (28 L). Fuel type is diesel.
Fuel tank7.4 gal (28 L)
Fuel typediesel
5-gal cansabout 2 x 5-gal cans
Full fuel weightabout 53 lb (24 kg) of diesel
Kubota KT280 Fuel Tank Specs
Fuel tank capacity
7.4 gal (28 L)
Fuel type
diesel
Engine model
Kubota KT280 is a compact utility tractor
Engine horsepower
27.6 hp
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.27 gal per hp
Fuel tank size class
medium compact-tractor fuel tank
5-gallon fuel cans
about 2 x 5-gal cans
10-litre fuel jugs
about 3 x 10-L jugs
Estimated full tank fuel weight
about 53 lb (24 kg) of diesel
Fuel Tank Benchmarks
Fuel tank capacity benchmark
This model
7.4 gal
Average
9 gal
Low
4.5 gal
High
16 gal
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
27.6 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
Fuel per horsepower benchmark
This model
0.27 gal/hp
Average
0.28 gal/hp
Low
0.15 gal/hp
High
0.55 gal/hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota KT280 Fuel Tank FAQ
Fuel tank capacity
The Kubota KT280 tractor holds 7.4 gallons, which is about 28 litres. Use that as the refill figure when planning diesel storage, fuel cans or workshop servicing.
Fuel type
The fuel type found for the Kubota KT280 tractor is diesel. Match the fuel type to the operator manual and the engine fitted to your exact model.
Fuel tank size class
The Kubota KT280 is listed as having a medium compact-tractor fuel tank based on the fuel tank capacity found.
Fuel cans needed from empty
From empty, the Kubota KT280 needs about 2 x 5-gal cans or about 3 x 10-L jugs to cover a full refill.
Estimated full tank fuel weight
A full tank on the Kubota KT280 adds about 53 lb (24 kg) of diesel before allowing for the tank itself.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota KT280 include Kubota KT280 is a compact utility tractor, 27.6 hp.
Fuel capacity per horsepower
The fuel capacity per horsepower for the Kubota KT280 is 0.27 gal per hp based on the fuel tank and engine horsepower figures found.
Fuel refill planning note
Plan around roughly 7.4 gal of fuel for a full refill. This gives more working time than a small tank, but refuelling still matters for longer mowing or property jobs. Tank class: medium fuel tank. Fuel type: diesel.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official fuel capacity specifications before refuelling, servicing or buying parts.
