Compare/Kubota B2231 vs Kubota GL23

Kubota B2231 vs Kubota GL23

Verdict: Kubota B2231 vs Kubota GL23

The Kubota B2231 and the Kubota GL23 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota GL23 is the lighter machine (1,060 kg vs 1,874 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2231 is the newer design (2018 vs 1990). 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

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Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Eight power shift gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

82 x 92 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

16.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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16.9 kWReference

Power

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16.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.5 kWReference

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Pressure

161.8 barReference

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Total flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

969 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

546/772/947/1254 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

155 cmReference

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Weight

1874 to 2381 poundsReference

1060 kgReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

288 cmReference

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Width

123 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

232 cmReference

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Height (cab)

208 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

850 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1080 kgReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

83 to 97 cmReference

94 cmReference

Rear tread

98 to 108 cmReference

101/113 cmReference

Wheelbase

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154 cmReference

Front tire

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6-14Reference

Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Length

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294 cmReference

Height

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145 cmReference

Kubota B2231 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

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.