Compare/Kubota FT25 vs Kubota GL27

Kubota FT25 vs Kubota GL27

Verdict: Kubota FT25 vs Kubota GL27

The Kubota FT25 and the Kubota GL27 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Kubota GL27 is the lighter machine (1,149 kg vs 2,017 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT25 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT25 is the newer design (2012 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Eight power shift gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Variants

FT25

wheeledReference

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FT25-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

18.4 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

18.4 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.27x3.64 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

ROPS gear

914 kgReference

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Cab gear

1040 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

544/770/944/1250 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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18.8 kWReference

Pump flow

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21.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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945 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2017 to 2337 poundsReference

1149 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

11.2-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Length

290 cmReference

305 cmReference

ROPS Width

118 cmReference

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Cab Width

131 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

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Height (cab)

196 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

36 cmReference

Front tread

97 cmReference

113 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

113 to 141 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

934 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1060 kgReference

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Width

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141 cmReference

Height

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147 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

24.7 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

525@2,600Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

193.5 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

196.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

290.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

131.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

934.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5-24 agReference

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Rear wheel tread range

37.4/42.1 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6-14. agReference

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Front Wheel tread range

97 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.