Compare/Kubota B2301 vs Kubota BX2230

Kubota B2301 vs Kubota BX2230

Verdict: Kubota B2301 vs Kubota BX2230

The Kubota B2301 and the Kubota BX2230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota BX2230 is the lighter machine (585 kg vs 710 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2301 holds more fuel (23.1 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2301 is the newer design (2018 vs 2004). 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

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

20.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

3200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

3,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.0x2.9 inchesReference

2.83x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

forward and reverse options

infinite (3-range) forward and reverseReference

infinite (2-range) forward and infinite reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.0 kWReference

12.5 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

820 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

640 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

Pump flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift

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308 kgReference

Clutch

—

manual hydraulic discReference

Engine RPM

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2500@3125Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

710 kgReference

585 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

33x12.5-15Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

12-16.5Reference

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Length

237 cmReference

197 cmReference

Width

115 cmReference

114 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

213 cmReference

180 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

17 cmReference

Ag front

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18x8.50-8Reference

Ag rear

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26x12.00-12Reference

Front tread

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90 cmReference

Rear tread

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81 cmReference

Kubota B2301 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Battery Group

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26RReference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH70 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH70 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

185 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

216 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

296 cmReference

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Loading height

156 cmReference

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Swing Arc

140°Reference

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General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

Sub-Compact Utility tractorReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

54.8 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.3 qtsReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,500@3,125 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@3,068 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

820.1 kgReference

308.4 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

213.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

238 cmReference

197.6 cmReference

Overall Width

115.1 cmReference

114.6 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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180.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Kubota BX2230 attachments

BX2230 Serial Number Location

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag- 26x12.00-12 | Lawn/turf rear- 26x12.00-12Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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81.8 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front:18x8.50-8 | Lawn/turf front:18x8.50-8Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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90.9 cmReference

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.