Compare/Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L2250

Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L2250

Verdict: Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed vs Kubota L2250

The Kubota KL270 Hi-Speed and the Kubota L2250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Kubota L2250 is the lighter machine (2,170 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 KL270 Hi-Speed is the newer design (2006 vs 1985). 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

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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 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

Four gears with high and low ranges, and mechanical shuttle. Synchronized shifting between gears 3-4 in both ranges.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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power (optional)Reference

Variants

KL270

standardReference

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KL270H

high-speedReference

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L2250F

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2WDReference

L2250DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

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Engine

19.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

82 x 82 mmReference

Power

19.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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19.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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19.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper elementReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Oil capacity

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31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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5.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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15.8 kWReference

Max power

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12.6 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.23x3.23 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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18:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

8 forward and 7 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 7 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

1000@2438Reference

PTO (claimed)

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15.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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15.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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31.0 LReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

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31.0 LReference

Pressure

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156.9 barReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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25.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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850 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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650 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1080/2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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16.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

164 cmReference

Weight

2833 to 3219 poundsReference

2170 to 2425 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

313 cmReference

275 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

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Height (cab)

197 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1285 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1460 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

107 cmReference

101 cmReference

Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

101 to 113 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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4.00-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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6-14Reference

Ag rear

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9.5-24Reference

Height

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202 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD] Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

Shipping

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1079 kgReference

Operating

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1099 kgReference

Ballasted

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1419 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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35Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Battery size

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80 AHReference

Capacities

Fuel

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29.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6 qtsReference

Kubota L2250 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BL4520B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BL4690 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

Kubota L4530B Backhoe

Kubota BL4590 Backhoe

Kubota BL4690 Backhoe

Test results

Fuel use

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4.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1212 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,275 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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2.8 gpm (6.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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850.5 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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202.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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275.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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125.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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9.5-24 inchReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, power (optional)Reference

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.