Compare/Kubota BX2360 vs Kubota FT23

Kubota BX2360 vs Kubota FT23

Verdict: Kubota BX2360 vs Kubota FT23

The Kubota BX2360 and the Kubota FT23 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota BX2360 is the lighter machine (599 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 FT23 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 25 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT23 is the newer design (2012 vs 2009). 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

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Original price

$11,135 (2013 )Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

BX2360

tractorReference

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BX25

loader-backhoeReference

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FT23

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wheeledReference

FT23-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.5 LReference

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

2.6 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

3,200 RPMReference

2,500 RPMReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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16.9 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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83 x 92 mmReference

Power

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16.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Bore and stroke

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3.27x3.64 inchesReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite (2-range)F and infinite (2-range)RReference

12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

ROPS gear

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909 kgReference

Cab gear

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1035 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

11.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

11.7 LReference

91.5 ciReference

Total flow

23.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

449 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

303 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500@3200Reference

-615@2500Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

25.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

25 LReference

29.9 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.3 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

599 kgReference

2006 to 2326 poundsReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

9.5-22Reference

Ag front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Ag rear

26x12-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

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Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12-12Reference

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Length

242 cmReference

290 cmReference

Width

113 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

178 cmReference

190 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

22 cmReference

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Front tread

92 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

81 cmReference

94/106 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

ROPS Width

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118 cmReference

Cab Width

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131 cmReference

Height (cab)

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193 cmReference

Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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929 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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1055 kgReference

Kubota BX2360 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

535Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

535 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post fixed ROPSReference

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Power

Max Power

23 hpReference

22.7 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

17.7 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@3,200 RPMReference

505@2,500Reference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,500@3,200 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

6.3 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

450 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

178.8 cmReference

190.5 cmReference

Overall Length

242.6 cmReference

290.1 cmReference

Overall Width

113 cmReference

131.1 cmReference

Front axle clearance

22.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

599.6 kgReference

929.9 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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193 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

26x12-12Reference

9.5-22 agReference

Rear wheel tread range

81.8 cmReference

37.4/42.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

18x8.5-10Reference

6-14. agReference

Front Wheel tread range

93 cmReference

97 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.