Compare/Kubota B2401 vs Kubota BX2230

Kubota B2401 vs Kubota BX2230

Verdict: Kubota B2401 vs Kubota BX2230

The Kubota B2401 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 689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B2401 holds more fuel (23.1 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B2401 is the newer design (2020 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

B2401DTN

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

20.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.3 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.3 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

3200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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3,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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2.83x2.90 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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infinite (2-range) forward and infinite reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.3 kWReference

12.5 kWReference

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Front valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

16.7 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Total flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

749 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

585 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

manual hydraulic discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/980 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2560Reference

2500@3125Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

Rear lift

—

308 kgReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

689 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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B2401DTN Optional tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Length

238 cmReference

197 cmReference

Width

112 cmReference

114 cmReference

Height

213 cmReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

17 cmReference

Ag front

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18x8.50-8Reference

Ag rear

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26x12.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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26x12.00-12Reference

Height (ROPS)

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180 cmReference

Front tread

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90 cmReference

Rear tread

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81 cmReference

Kubota B2401 attachments

B2401 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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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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Speeds

Kubota BX2230 attachments

BX2230 Serial Number Location

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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Sub-Compact Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

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54.8 ciReference

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

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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308.4 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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180.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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197.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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114.6 cmReference

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

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.