Compare/Kubota B2231 vs Kubota KL230 Hi-Speed

Kubota B2231 vs Kubota KL230 Hi-Speed

Verdict: Kubota B2231 vs Kubota KL230 Hi-Speed

The Kubota B2231 and the Kubota KL230 Hi-Speed are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota B2231 is the lighter machine (1,874 kg vs 2,535 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 2006). 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

Twelve gears in three ranges (creeper, medium, and high-speed) with shuttle shift. Only gears 1-8 available in reverse. In high-speed range only gears six forward and four reverse gears available.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

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

30 forward and 20 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

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500 (Kubota 10-tooth #5)Reference

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Engine RPM

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-947@2500Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

150 cmReference

154 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

155 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1874 to 2381 poundsReference

2535 to 2954 poundsReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

288 cmReference

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Width

123 cmReference

124 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

232 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

208 cmReference

199 cmReference

ROPS Weight

850 kgReference

1149 kgReference

Cab Weight

1080 kgReference

1339 kgReference

Ground clearance

26 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

83 to 97 cmReference

94 cmReference

Rear tread

98 to 108 cmReference

101/113 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

Kubota B2231 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

KL230

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standardReference

KL230H

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high-speedReference

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.