Ferguson TE-20 vs Kubota GL281
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ferguson TE-20 and the Kubota GL281 deliver the same power: 28 HP.
- The Kubota GL281 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1946 for the Ferguson TE-20.
- The Ferguson TE-20 is heavier: 1251 kg versus 1215 kg for the Kubota GL281.
Full specs comparison
| Ferguson TE-20 | Kubota GL281 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 28 HP | 28 HP |
| Production years | 1946–1948 | 1996–2001 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 251 kg | 1 215 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 870 kg |
| Wheelbase | 177 cm | 164 cm |
| Length | 292 cm | — |
| Cab | — | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ferguson TE-20 or the Kubota GL281?
The Ferguson TE-20 and the Kubota GL281 deliver the same power: 28 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ferguson TE-20 or the Kubota GL281?
The Kubota GL281 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1946 for the Ferguson TE-20.
Which is heavier, the Ferguson TE-20 or the Kubota GL281?
The Ferguson TE-20 is heavier: 1251 kg versus 1215 kg for the Kubota GL281.

