Head to head · Utility

John Deere AR vs Kubota KL27R

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John DeereModel A

John Deere AR

Utility

power
26.6 hp
displacement
321 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
4
Full AR specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota KL27R

Utility

power
26.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
30
Full KL27R specs
John DeereJohn Deere AR
vs
KubotaKubota KL27R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
AR26.6 hp
KL27R26.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

AR is in the 18th percentile; KL27R is in the 18th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ AR higher · +220 ci (+218%)
AR321 ci
KL27R101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

AR is in the 85th percentile; KL27R is in the 23rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ KL27R higher · +1 (+50%)
AR2
KL27R3
Median Utility Tractor4

AR is in the 3rd percentile; KL27R is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL27R higher · +26 (+650%)
AR4
KL27R30
Median Utility Tractor12

AR is in the 4th percentile; KL27R is in the 96th · 4,941 models

AR (A)KL27R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelARKL27R—
CategoryUtility, Standard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereKubota—
ModelJohn DeereD1703—
Power Output26.6hp26.6hpSame
Rated RPM957RPM2,700RPM▲ KL27R+1,743 RPM · +182%
Cylinders23▲ KL27R+1 · +50%
Displacement321ci101ci▲ AR+220 ci · +218%
Bore5.5in3.4in▲ AR+2.1 in · +62%
Stroke6.7in3.6in▲ AR+3.1 in · +86%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
TypeUnsynchronized GearPower Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
Length124in122in▲ AR+2 in · +2%
Width63.8in53.2in▲ AR+10.6 in · +20%
Height54.7in78in▲ KL27R+23.3 in · +43%
Operating Weight4,751lb2,778lb▲ AR+1,973 lb · +71%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
System TypePowr-TrolNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Jul—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeMechanical ShoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
Coolant8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere ARKubota KL27RDifference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 18th percentile (26.6 hp)B · 18th percentile (26.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 85th percentile (321 ci)B · 23rd percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 3rd percentile (2)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 96th percentile (30)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 45th percentile (4,751 lb)B · 20th percentile (2,778 lb)
A · ARB · KL27RMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere ARFull spec pageKubota KL27R