The Kubota KL27 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1999 to 2005 as part of the KL Series. It features a Kubota D1503 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 26.7 hp (19.9 kW). The tractor offers 16-speed and 24-speed transmission options with shuttle shift and creeper ranges. It has a wheelbase of 65.8 inches (167 cm), weighs between 2734 and 3120 pounds depending on configuration, and comes with four-wheel drive, power steering, and mechanical wet disc brakes. The KL27 includes a two-post ROPS with an optional cab and standard agricultural tires sized 7-16 front and 11.2-24 rear. The rear PTO operates at 540 rpm with various engine RPM settings. It is part of the KL Series lineup including models KL25, KL27, KL30, and the successor KL270.