Compare/Kubota B2301 vs Kubota KB23X

Kubota B2301 vs Kubota KB23X

Verdict: Kubota B2301 vs Kubota KB23X

The Kubota B2301 and the Kubota KB23X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota B2301 is the lighter machine (710 kg vs 1,554 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KB23X holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2301 is the newer design (2018 vs 2009). 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

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

79 x 89 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

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

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.0x2.9 inchesReference

3.1x3.5 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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26.9 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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21.2 LReference

Engine

—

16.5 kWReference

Power

—

16.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

infinite (3-range) forward and reverseReference

9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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ROPS gear

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704 kgReference

Cab gear

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860 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.0 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Total flow

31.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

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

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Engine RPM

—

-662@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

136.4 cmReference

Weight

710 kgReference

1554 to 1951 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

9.5-20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-20Reference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

33x12.5-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Industrial rear

12-16.5Reference

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Length

237 cmReference

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Width

115 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

213 cmReference

189 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

35 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

—

135 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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136 cmReference

ROPS Length

—

234 cmReference

Cab Length

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247 cmReference

ROPS Width

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113 cmReference

Cab Width

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120 cmReference

Height (cab)

—

196 cmReference

Front tread

—

85 cmReference

ROPS Rear tread

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88 cmReference

Cab Rear tread

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97 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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729 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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884 kgReference

Kubota B2301 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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

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Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

77 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.3 qtsReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,182@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 0Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

820.1 kgReference

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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

247.9 cmReference

Overall Width

115.1 cmReference

120.9 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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190 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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196.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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704.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Variants

KB23X

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wheeledReference

KB23X-PC

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half-trackReference

Power

Max Power

—

22.1 hpReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag: 9.5-20Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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97 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag: 6.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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85.1 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.