Compare/Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KL230

Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KL230

Verdict: Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler vs Kubota KL230

The Kubota FT23-PC Power Crawler and the Kubota KL230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota KL230 is the lighter machine (2,535 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 2006). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

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

Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse. 24-speed transmission only on tractors with cabin.Reference

Drive

half-trackReference

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Variants

FT23

wheeledReference

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FT23-PC

half-trackReference

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KL230

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standardReference

KL230H

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high-speedReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

82 x 92 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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

24 forward and 16 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-615@2500Reference

-947@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

2568 to 2899 poundsReference

2535 to 2954 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

tracksReference

9.5-24Reference

Ag front

7-16Reference

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Ag rear

330mm trackReference

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Length

290 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

124 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

197 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

201 cmReference

199 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

104 cmReference

94 cmReference

Rear tread

103 cmReference

101/113 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

1184 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1314 kgReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

—

154 cmReference

Cab Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

ROPS Length

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296 cmReference

Cab Length

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301 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1149 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1339 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.