Compare/Kubota KL270 vs Kubota KT27

Kubota KL270 vs Kubota KT27

Verdict: Kubota KL270 vs Kubota KT27

The Kubota KL270 and the Kubota KT27 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Kubota KT27 is the lighter machine (2,039 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 holds more fuel (35.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL270 is the newer design (2006 vs 2000). 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 two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse. 24-speed transmission only on tractors with cabin.Reference

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

Variants

KL270

standardReference

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KL270H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

19.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

Power

19.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

ROPS gear

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924 kgReference

Cab gear

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1055 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Type

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power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-985@2600Reference

-640@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

2833 to 3219 poundsReference

2039 to 2370 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

313 cmReference

283 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

194 cmReference

Height (cab)

197 cmReference

193 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1285 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1460 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

98 cmReference

Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

94/106 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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

ROPS Width

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118 cmReference

Cab Width

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124 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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944 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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1075 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.