Compare/Kubota KL27R vs Kubota L1-295

Kubota KL27R vs Kubota L1-295

Verdict: Kubota KL27R vs Kubota L1-295

The Kubota KL27R and the Kubota L1-295 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Kubota L1-295 is the lighter machine (2,546 kg vs 2,778 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KL27R is the newer design (2012 vs 1988). 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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Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

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Engine

19.8 kWReference

21.0 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 91 mmReference

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Power

19.8 kWReference

21.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x3.6 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

Gears

30 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

600/836/1038/1350 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-980@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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20.2 kWReference

Pump flow

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23.5 lpmReference

Rear lift

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674 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

167 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

2778 to 3219 poundsReference

2546 to 2624 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

309 cmReference

315 cmReference

ROPS Width

135 cmReference

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Cab Width

137 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

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Height (cab)

215 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1260 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

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Rear tread

104/116 cmReference

107 to 154 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Width

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141 cmReference

Height

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143 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1154 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1190 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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104 to 145 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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104 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

100.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

26.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,307@2,700 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

Power SteeringReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

215.4 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

198.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

309.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

137.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,260.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

116.6 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

45,489Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

108 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.