The Kubota GL280 has a gear-drive transmission, with 16 forward / 16 reverse.
Transmission typeGear drive
Gears / ranges16 forward / 16 reverse
Kubota GL280 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Gear drive
Gears / ranges / speeds
16 forward / 16 reverse
Forward gears
16
Reverse gears
16
Transmission control
shuttle shift
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward gear count comparison
This model
16 gears
Average
8 gears
Low
2 gears
High
24 gears
Kubota GL280 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The Kubota GL280’s captured transmission type is Gear drive. Use that before comparing speed, oil capacity or service parts
Gears and range note
For the Kubota GL280, 16 forward / 16 reverse is the useful gear-count line. It helps show how flexible the tractor is at low speed and transport speed
Transmission control note
The captured transmission control detail is shuttle shift. This affects how easy the tractor feels during mowing, loader work and repeated direction changes
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota GL280 from Gear drive and 16 forward / 16 reverse, not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The clean captured transmission type for the Kubota GL280 is Gear drive. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Kubota GL280 have fixed gears?
The listed transmission detail is 16 forward / 16 reverse. If the tractor is hydrostatic, treat this as range/speed information rather than a normal manual gear count.
Are the Kubota GL280 forward and reverse speeds listed?
This row does not show clean forward/reverse speed values. Check the operator manual or official spec sheet for exact travel speed.
Is the Kubota GL280 transmission fluid capacity listed?
This row does not show a clean fluid capacity. Check the operator manual before doing a transmission or hydrostatic fluid change.
What transmission control does the Kubota GL280 use?
The captured transmission control detail is shuttle shift. That affects operator feel during mowing, loader work and repeated direction changes.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official kubotausa.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
