Compare/Kubota BX23S vs Kubota L35

Kubota BX23S vs Kubota L35

Verdict: Kubota BX23S vs Kubota L35

The Kubota BX23S and the Kubota L35 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Kubota L35 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 23 hp. Kubota BX23S is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 2,721 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L35 holds more fuel (34.8 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX23S is the newer design (2017 vs 1999). In short: choose the Kubota L35 for outright pulling power, or the Kubota BX23S if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

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Kubota

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Best match

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Rated power

23 hp

35 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Variants

BX2380

utility tractorReference

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BX23S

loader-backhoe tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

34.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

17.2 kWReference

26.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

24.2 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

87 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

24.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

26.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

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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Transmission

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Glide ShiftReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

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65.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1050 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

169 cmReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

15-19.5Reference

Weight

275 kgReference

685 kgReference

Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

26x12-12Reference

15-19.5Reference

Width

121 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

211 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

171 cmReference

216 cmReference

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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Length

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566 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

185 cmReference

282 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

560Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BT603 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BT603 BackhoeReference

Kubota BT900 BackhoeReference

Transport height

171 cmReference

216 cmReference

Digging depth

185 cmReference

282 cmReference

Reach from pivot

261 cmReference

372 cmReference

Loading height

152 cmReference

238 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

140°Reference

180°Reference

Bucket force

878 kgReference

2254 kgReference

Dipperstick force

531 kgReference

1624 kgReference

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

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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

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 BT900 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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280 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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234 cmReference

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.