Compare/Kubota BX2230 vs Kubota FT220

Kubota BX2230 vs Kubota FT220

Verdict: Kubota BX2230 vs Kubota FT220

The Kubota BX2230 and the Kubota FT220 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 2,006 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT220 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT220 is the newer design (2016 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.8 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

83 x 92 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

3,200 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

2.83x2.90 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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16.2 kWReference

Power

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16.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

infinite (2-range) forward and infinite reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manual hydraulic discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@3125Reference

2500Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

585 kgReference

2006 to 2271 poundsReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

8.3-24Reference

Ag front

18x8.50-8Reference

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Ag rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Length

197 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

180 cmReference

190 cmReference

Ground clearance

17 cmReference

32 cmReference

Front tread

90 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

81 cmReference

94/106 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

ROPS Width

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117 cmReference

Cab Width

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131 cmReference

Height (cab)

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194 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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909 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1030 kgReference

Kubota BX2230 attachments

BX2230 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

26RReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

Sub-Compact Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

54.8 ciReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@3,125 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@3,068 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

308.4 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

180.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

197.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

114.6 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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

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Rear wheel tread range

81.8 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

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

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Front Wheel tread range

90.9 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Variants

FT220

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wheeledReference

FT220-PC

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half-trackReference

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.