Compare/Kubota FT23 vs Kubota ST-30

Kubota FT23 vs Kubota ST-30

Verdict: Kubota FT23 vs Kubota ST-30

The Kubota FT23 and the Kubota ST-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Kubota ST-30 is the lighter machine (1,962 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 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota FT23 is the newer design (2012 vs 1997). 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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Best match

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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

With 9.5-22 rear tires.Reference

Variants

FT23

wheeledReference

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FT23-PC

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

21.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 92 mmReference

78 x 78 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

21.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

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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

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Transmission

ROPS gear

909 kgReference

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Cab gear

1035 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

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

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

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/800Reference

Engine RPM

-615@2500Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.3 kWReference

Pump flow

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21.2 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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830 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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1720/2490Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

150 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

2006 to 2326 poundsReference

1962 to 2475 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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

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Length

290 cmReference

272 cmReference

ROPS Width

118 cmReference

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Cab Width

131 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

190 cmReference

229 cmReference

Height (cab)

193 cmReference

214 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

97 cmReference

102 cmReference

Rear tread

94/106 cmReference

94 to 106 cmReference

ROPS Glideshift

929 kgReference

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Cab Glideshift

1055 kgReference

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Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Width

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119 cmReference

ROPS Shipping weight

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889 kgReference

Cab Shipping weight

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1122 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.5 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

22.7 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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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

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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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

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Overall Width

131.1 cmReference

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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

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Front Wheel Type

6-14. agReference

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Front Wheel tread range

97 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Speeds

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.