Compare/Kubota KL27 vs Kubota L2600

Kubota KL27 vs Kubota L2600

Verdict: Kubota KL27 vs Kubota L2600

The Kubota KL27 and the Kubota L2600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Kubota L2600 is the lighter machine (2,116 kg vs 2,734 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL27 holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 31.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota L2600 is the newer design (2000 vs 1999). 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse.Reference

Unsynchronized transmission. Tractor must be stopped to shift gears.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

2WD Steering

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manualReference

4WD Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

31.0 LReference

Engine

19.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

79 x 91 mmReference

Power

19.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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20.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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20.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Torque

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78.0 NmReference

Oil capacity

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5.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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16.8 kWReference

Type

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sliding gearReference

2WD Total flow

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17.4 lpmReference

4WD Total flow

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27.3 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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900 kgReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

167 cmReference

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Weight

2734 to 3120 poundsReference

2116 to 2359 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

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Width

135 cmReference

129 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

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Height (cab)

199 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1240 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1415 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

107 cmReference

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Rear tread

104/116 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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155 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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156 cmReference

Ag front

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7-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Length

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266 cmReference

4WD Length

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264 cmReference

Height

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211 cmReference

2WD Weight

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959 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1070 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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490Reference

Variants

L2600F

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2WDReference

L2600DT

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4WDReference

Kubota L2600 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4690A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4690A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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195 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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229 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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295 cmReference

Loading height

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191 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1338 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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789 kgReference

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.