Compare/Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX23S

Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX23S

Verdict: Kubota B26 vs Kubota BX23S

The Kubota B26 and the Kubota BX23S are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota B26 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 23 hp. Kubota BX23S is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 1,814 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B26 holds more fuel (31 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX23S is the newer design (2017 vs 2007). In short: choose the Kubota B26 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX23S if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Kubota

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Rated power

26 hp

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$33,673 (2011)Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

19.4 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

17.4 kWReference

15.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

0.9 LReference

Power (net)

17.4 kWReference

15.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

19.4 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

3200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.0 LReference

3.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

3.1 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3Reference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 rpmReference

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Bore/Stroke

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72 x 74 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

forward and reverse options

3 rangeReference

2x2Reference

forward speed range

17.8 kmphReference

13.5 kmphReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

reverse speed range

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10.5 kmphReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

23.5 lpmReference

Total flow

42.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

760 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2768Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

31.0 LReference

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Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Capacity

1,123 cu. cm.Reference

898 ccReference

Fuel tank

31 LReference

25.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

157 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

1814 kgReference

275 kgReference

Front tire

23x8.50-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Industrial rear

12.4-16Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

378 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

227 cmReference

211 cmReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

90 cmReference

92 cmReference

Rear tread

104 cmReference

81 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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171 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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21 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

253 cmReference

185 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

36Reference

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Battery CCA

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560Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BackhoeReference

Kubota BT603 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

253 cmReference

185 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

249 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

195 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

340 cmReference

261 cmReference

Loading height

196 cmReference

152 cmReference

Bucket force

1910 kgReference

878 kgReference

Dipperstick force

962 kgReference

531 kgReference

Power

Max Power

24.3 hpReference

21.6 hp (3,200 rpm)Reference

PTO

PTO Power

19.5 hpReference

17.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

YesReference

YESReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

540Reference

Mid PTO

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YESReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500Reference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

42 l/minReference

23.5 l/minReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.5 mReference

2.3 mReference

Overall weight

1,814.8 kgReference

712.1 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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2,190 mmReference

Overall Width

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1,145 mmReference

Front axle clearance

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213 mmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

1,050 mmReference

820 mmReference

Front Wheel tread range

905 mmReference

930 mmReference

Rear Wheel Type

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26x12-12Reference

Front Wheel Type

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18x8.5-10Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Variants

BX2380

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utility tractorReference

BX23S

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loader-backhoe tractorReference

Kubota BT603 Backhoe

Transport height

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171 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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140°Reference

General

Make & Model

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Kubota D902Reference

Cruise control

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trueReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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OptionalReference

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.