Head to head · Utility

Kubota GL27 vs Kubota L1-28

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KubotaModel A

Kubota GL27

Utility

power
26.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL27 specs
Kubota L1-28 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L1-28

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full L1-28 specs
KubotaKubota GL27
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KubotaKubota L1-28

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ L1-28 higher · +1 hp (+4%)
GL2726.6 hp
L1-2827.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

GL27 is in the 18th percentile; L1-28 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
GL2791.5 ci
L1-2891.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

GL27 is in the 20th percentile; L1-28 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ L1-28 higher · +1 (+33%)
GL273
L1-284
Median Utility Tractor4

GL27 is in the 23rd percentile; L1-28 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
GL2716
L1-2816
Median Utility Tractor12

GL27 is in the 73rd percentile; L1-28 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

GL27 (A)L1-28 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelGL27L1-28—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1503V1512—
Power Output26.6hp27.6hp▲ L1-28+1 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ L1-28+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders34▲ L1-28+1 · +33%
Displacement91.5ci91.5ciSame
Bore3.3inNot recorded—
Stroke3.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
TypeGear with power shiftShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
Length120in124in▲ L1-28+4 in · +3%
Width55.9in55.9inSame
Height58.1in77.8in▲ L1-28+19.7 in · +34%
Operating Weight2,535lb2,546lb▲ L1-28+11 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
Front Tire Size16-AugNot recorded—
Rear Tire Size11.2-26Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota GL27Kubota L1-28Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 18th percentile (26.6 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 17th percentile (2,535 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,546 lb)
A · GL27B · L1-28Median Utility Tractor
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