Compare/Kubota B2301 vs VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT224

Kubota B2301 vs VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT224

Verdict: Kubota B2301 vs VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT224

The Kubota B2301 and the VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT224 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 739 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 18.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2301 is the newer design (2018 vs 2013). 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

VST

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

VSTReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

18.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

73 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

3000Reference

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

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800Reference

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Bore and stroke

3.0x2.9 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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16.4 kWReference

Power

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16.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Torque

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54.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2200Reference

Starter power

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1.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

infinite (3-range) forward and reverseReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.0 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

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

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Rear lift

—

499 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

141 cmReference

Weight

710 kgReference

739 kgReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

5-12Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

8-18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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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

254 cmReference

Width

115 cmReference

108 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

213 cmReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

19 cmReference

Ag front

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5-12Reference

Ag rear

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8-18Reference

Height

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124 cmReference

Kubota B2301 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Charging volts

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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

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Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

61.1 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.3 qtsReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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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

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Overall Width

115.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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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.