Kubota KT285

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Kubota KT285 is a compact utility tractor from the KT Kingeye Series, produced between 2009 and 2011. It features a Kubota D1703, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel engine with a liquid-cooling system, producing 27.6 horsepower at a rated RPM of 2600. The 100.5 cubic-inch engine is achieved through a bore and stroke of 3.4 inches and 3.6 inches respectively. The tractor has a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis, power steering, and is equipped with a powershift transmission featuring 12 gears. It comes with standard or optional tire configurations, with an overall weight ranging from 2150 to 2458 pounds depending on the cab and transmission style. The KT285 is designed to be versatile for a range of utility tasks, with a rear Category I hitch and a wheelbase of 59.1 inches ensuring stability and maneuverability.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 27.6

Transmission: Power shift

Drive Type: MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive)

Operating Weight: ROPS Gear: 2150, ROPS Glideshift: 2194, Cab Gear: 2414, Cab Glideshift: 2458

Fuel Type: Diesel

Kubota KT285 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 22% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kubota
Model: D1703
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 100.5
Bore (in): 3.4
Stroke (in): 3.6
Rated RPM: 2600
Power Output (hp): 27.6

Transmission

Type: Power shift
Forward Gears: -
Reverse Gears: -
Total Gears: 12

Dimensions

Length (in): ROPS: 113.8, Cab: 112.6
Width (in): 52
Height (in): ROPS: 76, Cab: 78
Operating Weight (lb): ROPS Gear: 2150, ROPS Glideshift: 2194, Cab Gear: 2414, Cab Glideshift: 2458

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive)
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Standard tires (ag): Front: 7-14, Rear: 11.2-24 | Optional tires (ag): Front: 7-16, Rear: 11.2-26
Manufacture - End Year: 2011
Hitch Type: Category I
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Options: ROPS or Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -