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Kubota KT27 vs Kubota L1-285

Verdict: Kubota KT27 vs Kubota L1-285

The Kubota KT27 and the Kubota L1-285 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 2,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KT27 is the newer design (2000 vs 1986). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

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Engine

19.9 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

19.9 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

ROPS gear

924 kgReference

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Cab gear

1055 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 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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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

600/836/1038/1350 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-640@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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20.3 kWReference

Rear lift

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850 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

173 cmReference

Weight

2039 to 2370 poundsReference

2546 to 2624 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

283 cmReference

315 cmReference

ROPS Width

118 cmReference

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Cab Width

124 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

194 cmReference

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Height (cab)

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

98 cmReference

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Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

107 to 154 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

944 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1075 kgReference

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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

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.