Compare/Kubota B2231 vs Kubota L1-235

Kubota B2231 vs Kubota L1-235

Verdict: Kubota B2231 vs Kubota L1-235

The Kubota B2231 and the Kubota L1-235 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 2,105 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-235 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2231 is the newer design (2018 vs 1986). 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

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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

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

29.1 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

86 x 81 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

shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

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

540/770/940/1250Reference

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

2105 to 2227 poundsReference

ROPS Length

273 cmReference

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Cab Length

288 cmReference

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Width

123 cmReference

125 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

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Front tread

83 to 97 cmReference

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Rear tread

98 to 108 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

Wheelbase

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154 cmReference

Front tire

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4.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD 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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140 cmReference

2WD Weight

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954 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1010 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Kubota B2231 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

L1-235DT

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4WDReference

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.