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Kubota KT27 vs Kubota L285
Verdict: Kubota KT27 vs Kubota L285
The Kubota KT27 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 2,039 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L285 holds more fuel (34.8 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KT27 is the newer design (2000 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
27 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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-cooledReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
28.0 LReference
34.8 LReference
Engine
19.9 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
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
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
ROPS gear
924 kgReference
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Cab gear
1055 kgReference
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Gears
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
elecro-magneticReference
Transmission
GlideshiftReference
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Type
power shiftReference
gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-640@2600Reference
1000@2105Reference
PTO (claimed)
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19.8 kWReference
Pump flow
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17.8 lpmReference
Rear lift
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1149 kgReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
170 cmReference
Weight
2039 to 2370 poundsReference
1011 kgReference
Front tire
6-14Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
9.5-24Reference
12.4-24Reference
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
300 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
33 cmReference
Front tread
98 cmReference
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Rear tread
94/106 cmReference
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ROPS Glideshift
944 kgReference
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Cab Glideshift
1075 kgReference
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Ag front
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5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
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12.4-24Reference
Width
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159 cmReference
Height
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140 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.