Compare/Kubota B2230 vs Kubota B2301

Kubota B2230 vs Kubota B2301

Verdict: Kubota B2230 vs Kubota B2301

The Kubota B2230 and the Kubota B2301 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota B2301 is the lighter machine (710 kg vs 1,587 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2230 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2301 is the newer design (2018 vs 2007). 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

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

23.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.2 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

14.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

14.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

16.2 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

2,800Reference

Bore and stroke

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

3.0x2.9 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Oil capacity

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11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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3.8 LReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

719 kgReference

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Cab gear

929 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

HSTReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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forward and reverse options

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infinite (3-range) forward and reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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spur gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

13.2 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

12.5 kWReference

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Pressure

152.0 barReference

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Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

36.0 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

820 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

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Mid PTO

optionalReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

2500Reference

PTO (claimed)

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13.0 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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640 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

155 cmReference

Weight

1587 to 2105 poundsReference

710 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

22x8.50-12Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

31x13.5-15Reference

33x12.5-15Reference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

283 cmReference

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Width

110 cmReference

115 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

226 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height (cab)

205 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

30 cmReference

Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

85 to 107 cmReference

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ROPS hydro

744 kgReference

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Cab hydro

954 kgReference

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Industrial front

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23x8.50-12Reference

Industrial rear

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12-16.5Reference

Length

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237 cmReference

B2230 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above and forward of the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

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Compact Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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3.3 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

21.7 hpReference

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Rated Power

19.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

17.7 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,592 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@2,600 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

9.5 gpmReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,205 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.1 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

820.1 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

226.1 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

206 cmReference

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Overall Length

283.5 cmReference

238 cmReference

Overall Width

110.5 cmReference

115.1 cmReference

Overall weight

744.8 kgReference

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Overall Height

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213.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

33.7 to 42.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

6-12.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.6 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Kubota B2301 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota BH70 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kubota BH70 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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185 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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216 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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296 cmReference

Loading height

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156 cmReference

Swing Arc

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140°Reference

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.