Kubota GL27
The Kubota GL27 is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 91.5 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 26.6 hp / 19.8 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 2535 lbs 1149 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 26.6 hp / 19.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.1 gal
26.9 L
Transmission
16 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
2535 lbs
1149 kg
Overview
 | 1990 - 1992
GL SeriesCompact Utility tractor
GL Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota GL27 Engine | |
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Kubota 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota GL27 Power | |
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Engine | 26.6 hp
19.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 25.2 hp
18.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 5.6 gpm
21.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 2084 lbs
945 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 544/770/944/1250 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 64.8 inches
164 cm |
Weight | 2535 lbs
1149 kg |
Front tire | 8-16 |
Rear tire | 11.2-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.5 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1503 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.5 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.268x3.638 inches
83 x 92 mm |
Power | 26.6 hp
19.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Kubota GL27 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed gear | |
16-speed power shift |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in low/high ranges plus a creeper/field range shift with shuttle. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and reverse power shift
Type | power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Eight power shift gears in two ranges with shuttle. | |
Dimensions
Kubota GL27 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8-16. Rear: 11.2-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 64.8 inches
164 cm |
Length | 120.1 inches
305 cm |
Width | 55.9 inches
141 cm |
Height | 58.1 inches
147 cm |
Weight | 2535 lbs
1149 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.2 inches
36 cm |
Front tread | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
Rear tread | 44.5 to 55.9 inches
113 to 141 cm |
Photos
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Kubota GL27 operator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota GL27 based on its 26.6 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Kubota GL27.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.1 hrs
Approximately 5.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.1 gal / 26.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Kubota GL27 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota GL27.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)26.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)27 PS
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