Compare/Hinomoto Hotshot E230 vs Hinomoto NX240

Hinomoto Hotshot E230 vs Hinomoto NX240

Verdict: Hinomoto Hotshot E230 vs Hinomoto NX240

The Hinomoto Hotshot E230 and the Hinomoto NX240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Hinomoto NX240 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. Hinomoto Hotshot E230 is the lighter machine (847 kg vs 2,436 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Hinomoto NX240 is the newer design (1993 vs 1979). In short: choose the Hinomoto NX240 for outright pulling power, or the Hinomoto Hotshot E230 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

Hinomoto

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Hinomoto

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

HinomotoReference

KubotaReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with additional creeper range and shuttle shift.Reference

Distributor

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HinomotoReference

Variants

5020

similar Allis Chalmers modelReference

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9523

similar Simplicity modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 95 mmReference

82 x 92 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

17.7 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.2 LReference

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Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

power shiftReference

Pressure

117.2 barReference

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Pump flow

20.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

665 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmssionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

546/772/947/1254 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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Weight

847 kgReference

2436 to 2833 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2/10-24Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 11.2/10-24Reference

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

274 cmReference

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Width

127 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

134 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

195 cmReference

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Front tread

94 cmReference

Rear tread

99 to 129 cmReference

101/113 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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154 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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158 cmReference

ROPS Length

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294 cmReference

Cab Length

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300 cmReference

ROPS Width

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124 cmReference

Cab Width

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130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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198 cmReference

Height (cab)

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199 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1104 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1285 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.