The Kubota ZG327 machine engine horsepower found is 27 hp. PTO horsepower found is 24.5 hp.
Engine HP27 hp
PTO HP24.5 hp
Power / weight17.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota ZG327 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
27 hp
PTO horsepower
24.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
54.2 lb-ft (74 Nm)
Engine displacement
46.9 cu in (0.77 L)
Operating weight
1,565 lb (710 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
90.7% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
17.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
27 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
24.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,565 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
17.3 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Kubota ZG327 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota ZG327 machine 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 ZG327 is 24.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota ZG327 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota ZG327 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota ZG327 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 ZG327 include 46.9 cu in (0.77 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota ZG327 is 1,565 lb (710 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota ZG327 is 90.7% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota ZG327 is 17.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Kubota ZG327 is engine power at 27 hp and PTO power at 24.5 hp.
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.
