Compare/Kubota BX2380 vs Kubota KT230

Kubota BX2380 vs Kubota KT230

Verdict: Kubota BX2380 vs Kubota KT230

The Kubota BX2380 and the Kubota KT230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota BX2380 is the lighter machine (654 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KT230 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX2380 is the newer design (2017 vs 2005). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

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

—

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

Variants

BX2380

utility tractorReference

—

BX23S

loader-backhoe tractorReference

—

Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

17.2 kWReference

—

Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

—

Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

82 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

—

Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

—

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

—

Rated RPM

3200Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

—

Coolant capacity

3.1 LReference

—

Fuel Type

DieselReference

—

Engine

—

16.9 kWReference

Power

—

16.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

—

forward and reverse options

2x2Reference

—

forward speed range

Option 1: 13.5 kmph\\nOption 2: 12.5 kmphReference

—

reverse speed range

Option 1: 10.5 kmph\\nOption 2: 9.5 kmphReference

—

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

—

ROPS gear

—

929 kgReference

Cab gear

—

1040 kgReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission

—

GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.2 kWReference

—

Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

—

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

—

Rear PTO

independentReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

—

Engine RPM

—

-615@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

654 kgReference

2050 to 2337 poundsReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 18x8.5-10. Rear: 26x12-12Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

—

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

—

Length

242 cmReference

—

Width

114 cmReference

118 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

211 cmReference

190 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

21 cmReference

—

Front tread

92 cmReference

97 cmReference

Rear tread

81 cmReference

94/106 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

—

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

ROPS Length

—

285 cmReference

Cab Length

—

283 cmReference

Height (cab)

—

193 cmReference

Ground clearance

—

32 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

—

949 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

—

1060 kgReference

Kubota BX2380 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Kubota D722 @ Kubota D902Reference

—

Cruise control

TRUEReference

—

Capacities

Capacity

898 ccReference

—

Power

Max Power

21.6 hp (3,200 rpm)Reference

—

PTO

PTO Power

17.7 hpReference

—

Rear PTO Power

YESReference

—

Rear PTO RPM

540Reference

—

Mid PTO

YESReference

—

Mid PTO RPM

2,500Reference

—

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

—

Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

—

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

23.5 l/minReference

—

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

—

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

Option 1: 2,110 mm\\nOption 2: 2,080 mmReference

—

Overall Width

1,145 mmReference

—

Front axle clearance

213 mmReference

—

Turning radius

2.3 mReference

—

Overall weight

654.5 kgReference

—

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Option 1: 26x12-12\\nOption 2: 24x12-12Reference

—

Rear wheel tread range

820 mmReference

—

Front Wheel Type

16x7.5-8Reference

—

Front Wheel tread range

930 mmReference

—

Operator station

Cab Availability

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.