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Kubota BX23S vs Kubota BX25D
Verdict: Kubota BX23S vs Kubota BX25D
The Kubota BX23S and the Kubota BX25D 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 1,587 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 2013). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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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BX2370
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tractorReference
BX25D
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loader-backhoeReference
Engine
Fuel tank
25.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
17.2 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
15.2 kWReference
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Displacement
0.9 LReference
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
17.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3200Reference
3200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
11.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
3.1 LReference
2.6 LReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
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
23.5 lpmReference
PTO (claimed)
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13.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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11.7 LReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Control
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position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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449 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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303 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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2500@3125Reference
Mid PTO Type
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2500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Front tire
18x8.5-10Reference
18x8.5-10Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
26x12-12Reference
Weight
275 kgReference
279 kgReference
Industrial front
18x8.5-10Reference
18x8.5-10Reference
Industrial rear
26x12-12Reference
26x12-12Reference
Width
121 cmReference
113 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
211 cmReference
221 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
171 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
21 cmReference
22 cmReference
Front tread
92 cmReference
92 cmReference
Rear tread
81 cmReference
81 cmReference
Lawn/turf front
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18x8.5-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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26x12-12Reference
Length
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242 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1122 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
185 cmReference
185 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
40Reference
Battery CCA
560Reference
535Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota BT603 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kubota BT603 BackhoeReference
Kubota BT602 BackhoeReference
Transport height
171 cmReference
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Digging depth
185 cmReference
185 cmReference
Reach from pivot
261 cmReference
261 cmReference
Loading height
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
140°Reference
140°Reference
Bucket force
878 kgReference
878 kgReference
Dipperstick force
531 kgReference
531 kgReference
General
Make & Model
Kubota D902Reference
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Cruise control
trueReference
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Capacities
Capacity
898 ccReference
11.7 LReference
Fuel
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25.0 LReference
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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Kubota BT602 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.