Compare/Kubota FT220 vs Kubota KB23X

Kubota FT220 vs Kubota KB23X

Verdict: Kubota FT220 vs Kubota KB23X

The Kubota FT220 and the Kubota KB23X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota KB23X is the lighter machine (1,554 kg vs 2,006 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT220 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT220 is the newer design (2016 vs 2009). 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

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Kubota

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Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift.Reference

Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Variants

FT220

wheeledReference

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FT220-PC

half-trackReference

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KB23X

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wheeledReference

KB23X-PC

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

16.2 kWReference

16.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

79 x 89 mmReference

Power

16.2 kWReference

16.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

—

26.9 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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21.2 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

—

3.1x3.5 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

36 forward and 24 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

ROPS gear

—

704 kgReference

Cab gear

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860 kgReference

Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

Type

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power shiftReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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9 F and 9 R | Power Shift : 36 F and 24 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2500Reference

-662@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

136.4 cmReference

Weight

2006 to 2271 poundsReference

1554 to 1951 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8.3-24Reference

9.5-20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-20Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

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Length

290 cmReference

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ROPS Width

117 cmReference

113 cmReference

Cab Width

131 cmReference

120 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

190 cmReference

189 cmReference

Height (cab)

194 cmReference

196 cmReference

ROPS Weight

909 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1030 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

97 cmReference

85 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

—

135 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

—

136 cmReference

ROPS Length

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234 cmReference

Cab Length

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247 cmReference

ROPS Rear tread

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88 cmReference

Cab Rear tread

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97 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

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729 kgReference

Cab Glideshift

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884 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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77 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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22.1 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,182@2,600 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

mechanical wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

—

Category 0Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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190 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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196.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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247.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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120.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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704.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag: 9.5-20Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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97 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag: 6.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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85.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.