Overview
The Kubota KL27R is a 26.6 hp compact utility farm tractor produced between 2012 and 2015, featuring a 1.6L 3-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with four-wheel drive and a variety of Glideshift transmission configurations providing up to 30 forward and 20 reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The Glideshift power shift transmission is offered in 16-speed, 24-speed, and 30-speed variants, incorporating a creeper range and shuttle shift for diverse speed selections.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
Operating weights range from 2,778 lbs with a two-post ROPS to 3,219 lbs when equipped with the optional air-conditioned cab, maintaining a 65.8-inch wheelbase.
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The liquid-cooled Kubota D1703 engine is rated at 2,700 RPM and powers a rear 540-type PTO with a 1.375-inch shaft diameter.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 9.5 gal (36.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches (86 x 91 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1703 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 100.5 ci (1.6 L) |
| Power | 26.6 hp (19.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears(1-4) in two ranges, with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. / Twelve hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges. / Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range. |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and 16 reverse / 30 forward and 20 reverse |
| Transmission | Glideshift |
| Type | power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 24-speed power shift / 30-speed |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 24-speed power shift / 30-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 561@2700 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Weight | 3219 lbs (1460 kg) |
|---|---|
| Cab Width | 54.1 inches (137 cm) |
| Front tread | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.6 inches (34 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 84.8 inches (215 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Length | 121.7 inches (309 cm) |
| Rear tread | 41.3/45.9 inches (104/116 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
| ROPS Width | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 65.8 inches (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 7-16 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2778 to 3219 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 65.8 inches (167 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |