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Kubota B21 vs Kubota BX22

Verdict: Kubota B21 vs Kubota BX22

The Kubota B21 and the Kubota BX22 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota B21 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 17 hp. Kubota BX22 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 1,808 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX22 is the newer design (2002 vs 2001). In short: choose the Kubota B21 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX22 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
Kubota B21 Backhoe Loader
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota BX22 Backhoe Loader
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
15.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
14.2 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
0.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 74 mmReference
72 x 74 mmReference
Power (net)
14.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
3200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.4 LReference
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
Engine
16.4 kWReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.1 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
27.6 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
27.6 LReference
Pump flow
26.9 lpmReference
Total flow
32.2 lpmReference
20.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
4.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
479 kgReference
308 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
Capacities
Fuel
23.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
153 cmReference
139 cmReference
Weight
404 kgReference
279 kgReference
Front tire
23x8.50-14Reference
Rear tire
12.4-16Reference
Industrial front
23x8.50-14Reference
Industrial rear
12.4-16Reference
Height (backhoe)
201 cmReference
Front tread
96 cmReference
90 to 90 cmReference
Rear tread
104 cmReference
81 cmReference
Ag front
18x8.5-8Reference
Ag rear
26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
426 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
Height
218 cmReference
Shipping weight
1224 kgReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
232 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota BT751 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kubota BT751 BackhoeReference
Kubota BX22 BackhoeReference
Transport height
201 cmReference
Bucket width
40 cmReference
Digging depth
232 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
229 cmReference
183 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
173 cmReference
Reach from pivot
308 cmReference
248 cmReference
Loading height
207 cmReference
163 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
1410 kgReference
878 kgReference
Dipperstick force
792 kgReference
515 kgReference
Kubota BX22 Backhoe

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.

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