Kubota GL281 vs Simplicity 9528
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota GL281 and the Simplicity 9528 deliver the same power: 28 HP.
- The Kubota GL281 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1978 for the Simplicity 9528.
- The Kubota GL281 is heavier: 1215 kg versus 952 kg for the Simplicity 9528.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota GL281 | Simplicity 9528 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 28 HP | 28 HP |
| Production years | 1996–2001 | 1978–1983 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 215 kg | 952 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 870 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 164 cm | 156 cm |
| Length | — | 255 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |