Compare/Kubota FT23 vs Kubota L2500

Kubota FT23 vs Kubota L2500

Verdict: Kubota FT23 vs Kubota L2500

The Kubota FT23 and the Kubota L2500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota L2500 is the lighter machine (1,001 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 FT23 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 29.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT23 is the newer design (2012 vs 1998). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

FT23

wheeledReference

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FT23-PC

half-trackReference

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L2500F

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2WDReference

L2500DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

80 x 92 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.27x3.64 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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6.1 LReference

Transmission

ROPS gear

909 kgReference

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Cab gear

1035 kgReference

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Gears

48 forward and 30 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

215mm mechanical dry discReference

Transmission

GlideshiftReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

12F and 12R |Glideshift : Powershift- 48F and 30RReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-615@2500Reference

1000@2410Reference

PTO (claimed)

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16.8 kWReference

Pressure

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152.0 barReference

Pump flow

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27.3 lpmReference

Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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900 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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650 kgReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

155.4 cmReference

Weight

2006 to 2326 poundsReference

1001 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

290 cmReference

263 cmReference

ROPS Width

118 cmReference

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Cab Width

131 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

190 cmReference

211 cmReference

Height (cab)

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

97 cmReference

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Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

103 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

929 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1055 kgReference

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4WD Wheelbase

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156 cmReference

Ag front

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7.00-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Width

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127 cmReference

4WD Weight

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1001 kgReference

4WD Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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101 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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30Reference

Battery CCA

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490Reference

Battery AH

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65Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

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Compact Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

91.5 ciReference

85 ciReference

Power

Max Power

22.7 hpReference

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Rated Power

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27 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

505@2,500Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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900.4 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

190.5 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

193 cmReference

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Overall Length

290.1 cmReference

263.9 cmReference

Overall Width

131.1 cmReference

127 cmReference

Overall weight

929.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

9.5-22 agReference

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Rear wheel tread range

37.4/42.1 inchesReference

11.2-24 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

6-14. agReference

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Front Wheel tread range

97 cmReference

5.00-15, 7.00-15 (4WD)Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post ROPSReference

Kubota L2500 attachments

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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.