Kubota KL27R
The Kubota KL27R is a tractor produced by Kubota. It is equipped with a 100.5 ci 1.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 26.6 hp / 19.8 kW. Transmission: Glideshift. Operating weight: 2778 to 3219 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 26.6 hp / 19.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
9.5 gal
36.0 L
Transmission
Glideshift
Operating Weight
2778 to 3219 pounds
Overview
 | 2012 - 2015
KL Kingwel R SeriesCompact Utility tractor
KL Kingwel R Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Kubota |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Kubota KL27R Engine | |
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Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Kubota KL27R Power | |
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Engine | 26.6 hp
19.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 561@2700 |
791@2700 | |
980@2700 | |
1307@2700 | |
-980@2700 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 65.8 inches
167 cm |
Weight | 2778 to 3219 pounds |
Front tire | 7-16 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 100.5 ci / 1.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D1703 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 100.5 ci
1.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4x3.6 inches
86 x 91 mm |
Power | 26.6 hp
19.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
24-speed power shift | |
30-speed |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears(1-4) in two ranges, with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. | |
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Transmission — Glideshift
Transmission | Glideshift |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 16 reverse |
Twelve hydraulically-shift gears (eight in reverse) in two ranges. | |
Gears | 30 forward and 20 reverse |
Three range transmission. Twelve forward, eight reverse, in creeper and medium range. Six forward, four reverse, in high-speed range. | |
Dimensions
Kubota KL27R Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 65.8 inches
167 cm |
Length | 121.7 inches
309 cm |
ROPS Width | 53.2 inches
135 cm |
Cab Width | 54.1 inches
137 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 78 inches
198 cm |
Height (cab) | 84.8 inches
215 cm |
ROPS Weight | 2778 lbs
1260 kg |
Cab Weight | 3219 lbs
1460 kg |
Ground clearance | 13.6 inches
34 cm |
Front tread | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Rear tread | 41.3/45.9 inches
104/116 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Kubota KL27R 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 KL27R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.9 hrs
Approximately 6.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (9.5 gal / 36 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 KL27R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Kubota KL27R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)26.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)27 PS
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