Compare/Kubota BX23 vs Kubota BX23S

Kubota BX23 vs Kubota BX23S

Verdict: Kubota BX23 vs Kubota BX23S

The Kubota BX23 and the Kubota BX23S are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota BX23S leads on rated power with 23 hp against 17 hp. Kubota BX23S is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 1,224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX23S holds more fuel (25.0 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX23S is the newer design (2017 vs 2004). In short: choose the Kubota BX23S for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX23 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

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

17 hp

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

20.8 LReference

25.0 LReference

Engine

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

Power

16.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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17.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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72 x 74 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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17.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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3.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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3.1 LReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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2x2Reference

forward speed range

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13.5 kmphReference

reverse speed range

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10.5 kmphReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.5 kWReference

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Total flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

YESReference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Pump flow

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23.5 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

Weight

279 kgReference

275 kgReference

Ag front

18x8.5-8Reference

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Ag rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Length

426 cmReference

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Width

114 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height

218 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1224 kgReference

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Ground clearance

17 cmReference

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Front tread

90 to 90 cmReference

92 cmReference

Rear tread

81 cmReference

Front tire

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18x8.5-10Reference

Rear tire

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26x12-12Reference

Industrial front

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18x8.5-10Reference

Industrial rear

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26x12-12Reference

Height (ROPS)

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211 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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171 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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21 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Dig depth

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185 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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560Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BX22 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BX22 BackhoeReference

Kubota BT603 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

183 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

248 cmReference

261 cmReference

Loading height

163 cmReference

152 cmReference

Bucket force

878 kgReference

Dipperstick force

515 kgReference

531 kgReference

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

Digging depth

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185 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

Capacities

Capacity

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898 ccReference

Power

Max Power

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21.6 hp (3,200 rpm)Reference

PTO

PTO Power

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17.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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YESReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540Reference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,500Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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23.5 l/minReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Dimensions & weight

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

Turning radius

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2.3 mReference

Overall weight

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712.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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26x12-12Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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820 mmReference

Front Wheel Type

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18x8.5-10Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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930 mmReference

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.