The Kubota KL27R tractor engine horsepower found is 27 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 27 hp.
Engine HP27 hp
PTO HP27 hp
Power / weight8.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KL27R Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
27 hp
PTO horsepower
27 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,700 rpm
Engine displacement
97.6 cu in (1.6 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Kubota D1703
Operating weight
3,219 lb (1,460 kg)
Power-to-weight
8.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-size compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
27 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
27 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
3,219 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
8.4 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota KL27R Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KL27R tractor engine horsepower found is 27 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota KL27R is 27 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KL27R is listed as mid-size compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota KL27R is 2,700 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota KL27R include Kubota D1703, 97.6 cu in (1.6 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KL27R is 3,219 lb (1,460 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota KL27R is 8.4 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The Kubota KL27R PTO figure matches the engine horsepower in the data found, so treat the PTO number as a guide until confirmed against the operator manual.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
