Compare/Kubota BX23S vs Yanmar Sc2450

Kubota BX23S vs Yanmar Sc2450

Verdict: Kubota BX23S vs Yanmar Sc2450

The Kubota BX23S and the Yanmar Sc2450 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar Sc2450 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. Kubota BX23S is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 1,145 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota BX23S holds more fuel (25.0 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX23S is the newer design (2017 vs 2009). In short: choose the Yanmar Sc2450 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

24 hp

Confidence

98%

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control two Shift-On-The-Go ranges.Reference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Variants

BX2380

utility tractorReference

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BX23S

loader-backhoe tractorReference

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Sc2400

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compact tractorReference

Sc2450

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compact backhoeReference

Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

17.2 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

3.1 LReference

3.2 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Fuel system

—

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

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

12.9 lpmReference

PTO (claimed)

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12.3 kWReference

Total flow

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26.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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1 (limited)Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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299 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

—

540Reference

Engine RPM

—

2100@3338Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

26x12.0-12Reference

Weight

275 kgReference

281 kgReference

Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

Industrial rear

26x12-12Reference

26x12.0-12Reference

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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Length

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438 cmReference

Operating weight

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1145 kgReference

Ground clearance

—

19 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

185 cmReference

194 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

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

Yanmar BackhoeReference

Transport height

171 cmReference

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Digging depth

185 cmReference

194 cmReference

Reach from pivot

261 cmReference

264 cmReference

Loading height

152 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

140°Reference

150°Reference

Bucket force

878 kgReference

923 kgReference

Dipperstick force

531 kgReference

538 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

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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Yanmar Backhoe

Bucket width

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30 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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189 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.