Compare/Cub Cadet Sc2450 vs Kubota BX23S

Cub Cadet Sc2450 vs Kubota BX23S

Verdict: Cub Cadet Sc2450 vs Kubota BX23S

The Cub Cadet Sc2450 and the Kubota BX23S are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Sc2450 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. Kubota BX23S is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 1,145 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX23S holds more fuel (25.0 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX23S is the newer design (2017 vs 2009). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Sc2450 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX23S if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

24 hp

23 hp

Confidence

40%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Cub CadetReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

KubotaReference

Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control two Shift-On-The-Go ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydraulic powerReference

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Variants

Sc2400

compact tractorReference

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Sc2450

compact backhoeReference

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BX2380

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utility tractorReference

BX23S

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loader-backhoe tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

25.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

17.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

17.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

3.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.2 LReference

3.1 LReference

Engine (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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2x2Reference

forward speed range

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13.5 kmphReference

reverse speed range

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10.5 kmphReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.3 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

12.9 lpmReference

23.5 lpmReference

Total flow

26.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1 (limited)Reference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

299 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

2100@3338Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

YESReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

Weight

281 kgReference

275 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

Rear tire

26x12.0-12Reference

26x12-12Reference

Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

Industrial rear

26x12.0-12Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

438 cmReference

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Width

113 cmReference

121 cmReference

Operating weight

1145 kgReference

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Ground clearance

19 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

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211 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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171 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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21 cmReference

Front tread

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92 cmReference

Rear tread

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81 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

194 cmReference

185 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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560Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet Yanmar Backhoe

Backhoe type

Cub Cadet Yanmar BackhoeReference

Kubota BT603 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

30 cmReference

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Digging depth

194 cmReference

185 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

189 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

264 cmReference

261 cmReference

Loading height

152 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

150°Reference

140°Reference

Bucket force

923 kgReference

878 kgReference

Dipperstick force

538 kgReference

531 kgReference

Kubota BT603 Backhoe

Transport height

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171 cmReference

General

Make & Model

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Kubota D902Reference

Cruise control

—

trueReference

Capacities

Capacity

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898 ccReference

Power

Max Power

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21.6 hp (3,200 rpm)Reference

PTO

PTO Power

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17.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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YESReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540Reference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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23.5 l/minReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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2,190 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,145 mmReference

Front axle clearance

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213 mmReference

Turning radius

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2.3 mReference

Overall weight

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712.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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26x12-12Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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820 mmReference

Front Wheel Type

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18x8.5-10Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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930 mmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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OptionalReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.