Compare/Kubota KL270 vs Kubota L285

Kubota KL270 vs Kubota L285

Verdict: Kubota KL270 vs Kubota L285

The Kubota KL270 and the Kubota L285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Kubota L285 is the lighter machine (1,011 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 34.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KL270 is the newer design (2006 vs 1975). 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

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Best match

Clear

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. 24-speed transmission only on tractors with cabin.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

KL270

standardReference

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KL270H

high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

35.0 LReference

34.8 LReference

Engine

19.9 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

19.9 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Oil capacity

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8.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.2 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

1000@2105Reference

PTO (claimed)

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19.8 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pump flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1149 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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elecro-magneticReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

171 cmReference

170 cmReference

Weight

2833 to 3219 poundsReference

1011 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

313 cmReference

300 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

159 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

33 cmReference

Front tread

107 cmReference

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Rear tread

106/137 cmReference

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Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-24Reference

Height

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140 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Kubota L285 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota K605 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota K605 BackhoeReference

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.