Compare/Kubota BX2380 vs Kubota L1-235

Kubota BX2380 vs Kubota L1-235

Verdict: Kubota BX2380 vs Kubota L1-235

The Kubota BX2380 and the Kubota L1-235 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 2,105 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-235 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX2380 is the newer design (2017 vs 1986). 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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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

Four gears in four ranges with shuttle shift.Reference

Variants

BX2380

utility tractorReference

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BX23S

loader-backhoe tractorReference

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L1-235DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

86 x 81 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.1 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Engine

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16.9 kWReference

Power

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16.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

2x2Reference

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forward speed range

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

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reverse speed range

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.2 kWReference

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Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

654 kgReference

2105 to 2227 poundsReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 18x8.5-10. 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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Length

242 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

211 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

21 cmReference

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Front tread

92 cmReference

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Rear tread

81 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Height

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140 cmReference

2WD Weight

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954 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1010 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Kubota BX2380 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Kubota D722 @ Kubota D902Reference

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Cruise control

TRUEReference

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Capacities

Capacity

898 ccReference

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Power

Max Power

21.6 hp (3,200 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

17.7 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

YESReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540Reference

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Mid PTO

YESReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

23.5 l/minReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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

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Overall Width

1,145 mmReference

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Front axle clearance

213 mmReference

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Turning radius

2.3 mReference

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Overall weight

654.5 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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

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Rear wheel tread range

820 mmReference

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Front Wheel Type

16x7.5-8Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

930 mmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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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.