Overview
The Kubota KT27 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 2000 to 2004, powered by a 26.7 hp Kubota 1.5L three-cylinder diesel engine. It features a four-wheel-drive system with power steering and wet disc brakes, and was available in both ROPS and air-conditioned cab configurations weighing between 2,039 and 2,370 pounds. The mechanical layout includes a Glideshift transmission with options for 12 or 48 forward gears and a Category I rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The Glideshift transmission provides up to 48 forward and 30 reverse gears, featuring shuttle shift and the ability to shift gears sequentially while moving without using the clutch.
Engine and Power Output:
The 1.5L Kubota D1503 liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 26.7 hp at 2600 RPM and features a 7.4-gallon fuel tank with a 12-volt electric starter.
Chassis and Dimensions:
Equipped with a 59.1-inch wheelbase and 13 inches of ground clearance, the tractor utilizes 6-14 front and 9.5-24 rear standard agricultural tires.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.4 gal (28.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.27x3.64 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Description | Kubota D1503 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Power | 26.7 hp (19.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. / 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. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 48 forward and 30 reverse |
| Transmission | Glideshift |
| Type | power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 48-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 48-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|
PTO
| Engine RPM | 525@2600 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Width | 49 inches (124 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 76.2 inches (193 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 76.4 inches (194 cm) |
| Length | 111.8 inches (283 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.4/42.1 inches (94/106 cm) |
| ROPS Width | 46.7 inches (118 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-14 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 2039 to 2370 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
Kubota KT27 Weight
| Cab gear | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
|---|---|
| Cab Glideshift | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
| ROPS gear | 2039 lbs (924 kg) |
| ROPS Glideshift | 2083 lbs (944 kg) |