The Kubota KT27 tractor engine horsepower found is 26.7 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 27 hp.
Engine HP26.7 hp
PTO HP27 hp
Power / weight11.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KT27 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
26.7 hp
PTO horsepower
27 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
54.2 lb-ft (74 Nm)
Engine displacement
91.5 cu in (1.5 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine
1.5L
Operating weight
2,370 lb (1,075 kg)
Power-to-weight
11.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-size compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
26.7 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
2,370 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
11.3 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 KT27 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KT27 tractor engine horsepower found is 26.7 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota KT27 is 27 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KT27 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 KT27 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota KT27 is 54.2 lb-ft (74 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota KT27 include 1.5L, 91.5 cu in (1.5 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KT27 is 2,370 lb (1,075 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 KT27 is 11.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota KT27, use 26.7 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
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.
