Compare/Kubota B1241 vs Kubota KB23X

Kubota B1241 vs Kubota KB23X

Verdict: Kubota B1241 vs Kubota KB23X

The Kubota B1241 and the Kubota KB23X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota B1241 is the lighter machine (739 kg vs 1,554 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KB23X holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 26.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B1241 is the newer design (2018 vs 2009). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.1 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine (net)

16.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

79 x 89 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

16.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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26.9 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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21.2 LReference

Engine

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16.5 kWReference

Power

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16.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.1x3.5 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

power shiftReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

ROPS gear

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704 kgReference

Cab gear

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860 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

17.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

615 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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-662@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

136.4 cmReference

Weight

739 kgReference

1554 to 1951 poundsReference

Front tire

23x10.50-12Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

280/70R18Reference

9.5-20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 23x10.50-12. Rear: 280/70R18Reference

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-20Reference

Length

241 cmReference

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Width

99 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

221 cmReference

189 cmReference

Ground clearance

26 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

79 to 81 cmReference

85 cmReference

Rear tread

75 to 100 cmReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

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135 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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136 cmReference

ROPS Length

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234 cmReference

Cab Length

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247 cmReference

ROPS Width

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113 cmReference

Cab Width

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120 cmReference

Height (cab)

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196 cmReference

ROPS Rear tread

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88 cmReference

Cab Rear tread

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97 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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729 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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884 kgReference

Kubota B1241 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

KB23X

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wheeledReference

KB23X-PC

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half-trackReference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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77 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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22.1 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,182@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category 0Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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190 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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196.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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247.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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120.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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704.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag: 9.5-20Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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97 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag: 6.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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85.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.