The Kubota KL285 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 12.4 mph (20 km/h) and reverse speed of 6.2 mph (10 km/h). Service details captured: oil capacity 32.8 qt (31 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Kubota KL285 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Reverse speed
6.2 mph (10 km/h)
Transmission oil capacity
32.8 qt (31 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
12.4 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
6.2 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
32.8 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Kubota KL285 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Kubota KL285, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Kubota KL285 is listed as 12.4 mph (20 km/h) forward and 6.2 mph (10 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission oil capacity is 32.8 qt (31 L). Confirm the approved fluid type before servicing
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Kubota KL285 from Hydrostatic and 12.4 mph (20 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
What is the main transmission spec for the Kubota KL285?
The main captured transmission detail is Hydrostatic. In plain terms, it is better for easy speed control, mowing, loader work and stop-start property jobs.
Are the Kubota KL285 gear counts listed?
This row does not show a clean fixed gear or range count for the Kubota KL285. On hydrostatic tractors, top speed and control feel may matter more than gear count.
What is the Kubota KL285 forward and reverse speed?
Forward speed is listed as 12.4 mph (20 km/h), while reverse speed is listed as 6.2 mph (10 km/h).
How much transmission oil does the Kubota KL285 take?
The captured transmission oil capacity for the Kubota KL285 is 32.8 qt (31 L). The fluid type was not cleanly captured in this row.
What should I check before buying a used Kubota KL285?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
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.
