Compare/Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota GT-5

Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota GT-5

Verdict: Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota GT-5

The Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota GT-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota GT-5 is the lighter machine (1,929 kg vs 2,568 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler is the newer design (2012 vs 1992). 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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Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

Sixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in four ranges (creeper and 1-3).Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

FT23

wheeledReference

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FT23-PC

half-trackReference

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GT-5

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gearReference

GT-5F

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hydrostaticReference

GT-5J

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large tireReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

78 x 78 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

ROPS gear

1164 kgReference

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Cab gear

1295 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

0Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/750/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-615@2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

145 cmReference

Weight

2568 to 2899 poundsReference

1929 to 2006 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

9.5-22Reference

Ag front

7-16Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

290 cmReference

281 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

121 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

197 cmReference

185 cmReference

Height (cab)

201 cmReference

193 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

32 cmReference

Front tread

104 cmReference

94 cmReference

Rear tread

103 cmReference

94/106 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

1184 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1314 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

GT-5J Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

ROPS Weight

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874 kgReference

Cab Weight

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909 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.