The Kubota GL281 specifications include production from 1996 – 2001, engine power rated at 28.6 hp (21.3 kW), a gear or power shift transmission with 16 forward gears (reverse count not listed), and a listed weight of 2,679 to 3,086 lbs.
Kubota GL281 key specifications
| Production years |
1996 – 2001 |
| Horsepower |
28 hp |
| Engine power |
28.6 hp (21.3 kW) |
| PTO power |
27.6 hp (20.6 kW) |
| Displacement |
91.5 cu in (1.5 L) |
| Transmission |
gear or power shift, 16 forward gears (reverse count not listed) |
| Fuel capacity |
7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Weight |
2,679 to 3,086 lbs |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
Kubota GL281 Kubota model comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values among Kubota models in this database.
Engine power28.6 hp
Low 9 hpAverage 44.1 hpHigh 200 hp
PTO power27.6 hp
Low 8 hpAverage 50.5 hpHigh 159 hp
Displacement1.5 L
Low 0.5 LAverage 2.4 LHigh 6.7 L
Fuel capacity7.1 gal
Low 2.1 galAverage 17.3 galHigh 99 gal
Maximum listed weight3,086 lbs
Low 528 lbsAverage 3,997.4 lbsHigh 19,510 lbs
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
3.268 × 3.638 inches (83 × 92 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,700 |
| Starter |
electric |
| Starter volts |
12 |
Transmission options
| Gears |
16 forward gears (reverse count not listed) |
| Clutch |
dry disc |
| Transmission options |
gear or power shift |
PTO and hitch
| Rear hitch category |
Category JIS1 |
| Rear lift |
1,918 lbs (870 kg) |
| PTO engine speed |
545 PTO rpm at 2,700 engine rpm |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow |
5.9 gpm (22.3 L/min) |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Width |
55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
14.2 inches (36 cm) |
| 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) |
| ROPS height |
78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Cab height |
78 inches (198 cm) |
| ROPS Weight |
2,679 lbs (1,215 kg) |
| Cab Weight |
3,086 lbs (1,399 kg) |
Tires and tread
| Front tread |
44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Rear tread |
44.5 to 55.9 inches (113 to 141 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) |
Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
Note: Comparison values are calculated from Kubota models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the official Kubota website or the tractor’s operator manual.
