Compare/Kubota B2230 vs Kubota KB225

Kubota B2230 vs Kubota KB225

Verdict: Kubota B2230 vs Kubota KB225

The Kubota B2230 and the Kubota KB225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota KB225 is the lighter machine (1,576 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 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB225 is the newer design (2008 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

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

28.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

16.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

14.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

79 x 89 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

14.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

16.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

2.99x2.90 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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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

Transmission

ROPS gear

719 kgReference

714 kgReference

Cab gear

929 kgReference

870 kgReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Mechanical ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

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

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@2600Reference

-662@2600Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

1587 to 2105 poundsReference

1576 to 1973 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Lawn/turf front

22x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31x13.5-15Reference

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ROPS Length

273 cmReference

236 cmReference

Cab Length

283 cmReference

250 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

226 cmReference

195 cmReference

Height (cab)

205 cmReference

199 cmReference

Ground clearance

24 cmReference

37 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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ROPS Wheelbase

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135 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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136 cmReference

ROPS Width

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118 cmReference

Cab Width

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125 cmReference

ROPS Front tread

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89 cmReference

Cab Front tread

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98 cmReference

ROPS Rear tread

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94 cmReference

Cab Rear tread

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103 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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740 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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894 kgReference

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

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

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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

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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

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Steering type

powerReference

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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

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

969.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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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

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Overall Width

110.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

744.8 kgReference

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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

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

KB225

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wheeledReference

KB225-PC

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half-trackReference

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.