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Kubota FT23 vs Kubota KT235
Verdict: Kubota FT23 vs Kubota KT235
The Kubota FT23 and the Kubota KT235 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota FT23 is the lighter machine (2,006 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota FT23 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT23 is the newer design (2012 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
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
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
Variants
FT23
wheeledReference
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FT23-PC
half-trackReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
28.0 LReference
Engine
16.9 kWReference
16.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 92 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
16.9 kWReference
16.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 CylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,500 RPMReference
2,500 rpmReference
Bore and stroke
3.27x3.64 inchesReference
3.27x3.64 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
ROPS gear
909 kgReference
929 kgReference
Cab gear
1035 kgReference
1040 kgReference
Gears
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
48 forward and 30 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
GlideshiftReference
GlideshiftReference
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference
12 F&R | powershift - 48 F & 30 RReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
-615@2500Reference
-615@2500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
150 cmReference
Weight
2006 to 2326 poundsReference
2050 to 2337 poundsReference
Front tire
6-14Reference
6-14Reference
Rear tire
9.5-22Reference
9.5-22Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Length
290 cmReference
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ROPS Width
118 cmReference
118 cmReference
Cab Width
131 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
190 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height (cab)
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Ground clearance
32 cmReference
32 cmReference
Front tread
97 cmReference
97 cmReference
Rear tread
94/106 cmReference
94/106 cmReference
ROPS Glideshift
929 kgReference
949 kgReference
Cab Glideshift
1055 kgReference
1060 kgReference
ROPS Length
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285 cmReference
Cab Length
—
283 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post folding ROPSReference
Two-post folding ROPSReference
Capacities
Capacity
91.5 ciReference
91.5 ciReference
Power
Max Power
22.7 hpReference
22.7 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
505@2,500Reference
1,136@2,500 rpmReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
wet discReference
wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
190.5 cmReference
190.5 cmReference
Height Over Cab
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Overall Length
290.1 cmReference
285.5 cmReference
Overall Width
131.1 cmReference
131.1 cmReference
Overall weight
929.9 kgReference
949.8 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
9.5-22 agReference
9.5-24Reference
Rear wheel tread range
37.4/42.1 inchesReference
106.9 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
6-14. agReference
6-14.Reference
Front Wheel tread range
97 cmReference
97 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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.