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Kioti CK27 vs Kioti LK30

Verdict: Kioti CK27 vs Kioti LK30

The Kioti CK27 and the Kioti LK30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kioti LK30 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 28 hp. Kioti LK30 is the lighter machine (1,314 kg vs 3,117 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kioti CK27 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kioti CK27 is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kioti LK30 for outright pulling power, or the Kioti CK27 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kioti

Fit score

Best match

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Kioti

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Kioti (a part of Daedong)Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

CK27

gearReference

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CK27HST

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

20.9 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 92 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Power (gross)

20.9 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Bore and stroke

3.15x3.64 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Air cleaner

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dual stage cartridgeReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

1433 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

4 WDReference

4WDReference

forward and reverse options

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Synchronized Shuttle : 8 F and 8 RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

16.2 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

15.3 kWReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

0 or 1Reference

Total flow

48.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

800 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (optional)Reference

540/1000Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

167 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

484 kgReference

1314 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

7-14Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

41x14.00-20Reference

41x14-20Reference

Industrial front

25x8.50-14Reference

25x8.5-14Reference

Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

Length

310 cmReference

282 cmReference

Width

138 cmReference

130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

245 cmReference

225 cmReference

Hydro Weight

1413 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

27 cmReference

Front tread

110 cmReference

Rear tread

97 to 130 cmReference

102 to 126 cmReference

Kioti CK27 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Kioti KB2475 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kioti KB2475 BackhoeReference

Kioti KB2376 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

227 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

317 cmReference

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Loading height

183 cmReference

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Bucket force

1277 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

954 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

Kioti (a part of Daedong)Reference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Foldable ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

South KoreaReference

Capacities

Capacity

85 ciReference

91.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

28 hpReference

30 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

21.7 hpReference

23 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

12.7 gpmReference

Remote Valves

0 to 2 ValvesReference

0 or 1 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

245.9 cmReference

225 cmReference

Overall Length

310.4 cmReference

283 cmReference

Overall Width

139.7 cmReference

130.6 cmReference

Overall weight

1,413.8 kgReference

1,314.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

38.2 to 51.3 inchesReference

40.2 to 49.9 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

110.5 cmReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Kioti LK30 attachments

Kioti KB2376 Backhoe

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.