Compare/Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL27R

Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL27R

Verdict: Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed vs Kubota KL27R

The Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed and the Kubota KL27R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Kubota KL27R is the lighter machine (2,778 kg vs 2,833 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL27R holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL27R is the newer design (2012 vs 2006). 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

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.Reference

Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range.Reference

Variants

KL270

standardReference

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KL270H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine

19.9 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

86 x 91 mmReference

Power

19.9 kWReference

19.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.4x3.6 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Type

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power shiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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16-F and 16-R | Glideshift, 24-F and 16-R | 30-F and 20-RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

-980@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

167 cmReference

Weight

2833 to 3219 poundsReference

2778 to 3219 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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

Length

313 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (cab)

197 cmReference

215 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1285 kgReference

1260 kgReference

Cab Weight

1460 kgReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

104/116 cmReference

ROPS Width

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135 cmReference

Cab Width

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137 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.5 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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26.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,307@2,700 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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Power SteeringReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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215.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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198.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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309.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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137.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,260.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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116.6 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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45,489Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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108 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.