Head to head · Utility

Kubota GL261 vs Kubota KL27R

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KubotaModel A

Kubota GL261

Utility

power
26.7 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL261 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ GL261 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
GL26126.7 hp
KL27R26.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GL261 is in the 18th percentile; KL27R is in the 18th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL27R higher · +9.5 ci (+10%)
GL26191.5 ci
KL27R101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GL261 is in the 20th percentile; KL27R is in the 23rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GL2613
KL27R3
Median Utility Tractor4

GL261 is in the 23rd percentile; KL27R is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL27R higher · +14 (+88%)
GL26116
KL27R30
Median Utility Tractor12

GL261 is in the 73rd percentile; KL27R is in the 96th · 4,941 models

GL261 (A)KL27R (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelGL261KL27R—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1503D1703—
Power Output26.7hp26.6hp▲ GL261+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ KL27R+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.5ci101ci▲ KL27R+9.5 ci · +10%
Bore3.3in3.4in▲ KL27R+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.6in3.6inSame

Transmission

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
TypeGearPower Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
Length120in122in▲ KL27R+2 in · +2%
Width52in53.2in▲ KL27R+1.2 in · +2%
Height78.8in78in▲ GL261+0.8 in · +1%
Operating Weight2,601lb2,778lb▲ KL27R+177 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
Front Tire Size16-Jul16-JulSame
Rear Tire Size11.2-2411.2-24Same

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
Hitch TypeCategory ICategory ISame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota GL261Kubota KL27RDifference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 18th percentile (26.7 hp)B · 18th percentile (26.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)B · 23rd percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 96th percentile (30)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 18th percentile (2,601 lb)B · 20th percentile (2,778 lb)
A · GL261B · KL27RMedian Utility Tractor
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