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Kubota RT280 Specifications

The Kubota RT280 articulated wheel loader driveline system components: Kubota V1505-T 4-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 44 hp (33 kW), and 2-range hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 13.5 gal/min (51 l/min). The system relief pressure is 3045 psi (210 bar). The Kubota RT280 is equipped with a power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and 11.5/80-15.3 tires. The wheel loader has a maximum lift height of 98.4" (2500 mm) and bucket breakout force of 5280 lbs (2400 kg). The rated operating capacity is 1650 lbs (750 kg), and tipping load is 3300 lbs (1500 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ....................... Kubota V1505-T
Engine Type ....................... 4-cycle vertical turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders ....................... 4
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ....................... 3.07 (78.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ....................... 3.09 (78.4)
Total displacement, cu.in (L) ....................... 91.5 (1.498)
Rated Engine Power, Hp (kW) ....................... 44.0 (33.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ....................... 2000
Aspiration Type ....................... Turbocharged
Compression Ratio ....................... 24:1
Firing Order ....................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ....................... Indirect injection
Lubricating System ....................... Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Oil Filter Type ....................... Full flow cartridge, paper element
Cooling System ....................... Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner Type ....................... Double-element
Emission Level ....................... Tier 4 Final
Starting System ....................... Electric starting with starter
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ....................... 12.4 (47.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 5.4 (5.2)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 6.3 (6.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ....................... 12
Charging System ....................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ....................... 40

Transmission

Transmission Type ....................... Hydrostatic, two-range
Number of Forward Gears ....................... 2
Number of Reverse Gears ....................... 2
Forward Speed (Low), mph (kph) ....................... 6.2 (10.0)
Forward Speed (High), mph (kph) ....................... 15.5 (25.0)
Reverse Speed (Low), mph (kph) ....................... 6.2 (10.0)
Reverse Speed (High), mph (kph) ....................... 15.5 (25.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive System Type ....................... Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Steering Configuration ....................... Articulated frame
Steering System ....................... Hydraulic power
Service Brakes Type ....................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (Std) ....................... 11.5/80-15.3
Rear Tire Size (Std) ....................... 11.5/80-15.3
Front Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 31x15.5-15
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 31x15.5-15
Front Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 15.0/55-17
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 15.0/55-17
Front Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 19.0/45x17
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 19.0/45x17
Front Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 500/40x17.5
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 500/40x17.5

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ....................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type ....................... Gear
Pump Capacity, gpm (Lpm) ....................... 13.5 (51.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) ....................... 3045 (210)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) ....................... 14.2 (54.0)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight), lbs (kg) ....................... 1650 (750)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn), lbs (kg) ....................... 1285 (583)
Tipping Load (Straight), lbs (kg) ....................... 3300 (1500)
Tipping Load (Full Turn), lbs (kg) ....................... 2565 (1165)
Lift Capacity, lbs (kg) ....................... 4860 (2210)
Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ....................... 5280 (2400)

Dimensions and Weight

Operating Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) ....................... 120.9 (3070)
Maximum Lift Height (Bucket Hinge Pin), in (mm) ....................... 98.4 (2500)
Height To Top Of Canopy, in (mm) ....................... 91.7 (2330)
Length With Bucket On Ground, in (mm) ....................... 160.8 (4085)
Length Without Bucket, in (mm) ....................... 130.5 (3315)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) ....................... 33.5 (850)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) ....................... 43.3 (1100)
Wheel Base, in (mm) ....................... 66.7 (1695)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ....................... 9.1 (230)
Articulation Angle, deg ....................... 45
Bucket Width, in (mm) ....................... 44 (1115)
Bucket Capacity, cu.ft (m3) ....................... 14.8 (0.42)
Dump Angle At Full Height, deg ....................... 37
Rollback Angle At Ground, deg ....................... 42
Rollback Angle At Full Height, deg ....................... 47
Front Frame Height, in (mm) ....................... 58.7 (1490)
Clearance With Bucket Dumped, in (mm) ....................... 68.3 (1735)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) ....................... 119.9 (3045)
Operating Weight (Canopy), lbs (kg) ....................... 5930 (2695)
Operating Weight (Cab), lbs (kg) ....................... 6260 (2845)

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