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Kubota BX23S vs Kubota BX24

Verdict: Kubota BX23S vs Kubota BX24

The Kubota BX23S and the Kubota BX24 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota BX23S is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 1,542 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX23S is the newer design (2017 vs 2006). 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

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

BX2380

utility tractorReference

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BX23S

loader-backhoe tractorReference

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BX2350

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compact tractorReference

BX24

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backhoeReference

Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

17.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

71 x 74 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

2.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.1 LReference

2.6 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

2x2Reference

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forward speed range

13.5 kmphReference

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reverse speed range

10.5 kmphReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

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PTO (claimed)

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13.2 kWReference

Total flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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449 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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299 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Engine RPM

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2500@3125Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

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Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

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Weight

275 kgReference

262 kgReference

Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12-12Reference

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Width

121 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

211 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

171 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

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Ag front

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18x8.5-10Reference

Ag rear

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26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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18x8.5-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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26x12.00-12Reference

Length

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242 cmReference

Height

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216 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1224 kgReference

Ground clearance

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22 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

185 cmReference

188 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

560Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BT603 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BT603 BackhoeReference

Kubota BT604 BackhoeReference

Transport height

171 cmReference

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Digging depth

185 cmReference

188 cmReference

Reach from pivot

261 cmReference

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Loading height

152 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

140°Reference

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Bucket force

878 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

531 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

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

independentReference

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

2,190 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

712.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

26x12-12Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

820 mmReference

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Front Wheel Type

18x8.5-10Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

930 mmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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BX24 Serial Number Location

Kubota BT604 Backhoe

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.