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JohnDeere1023E

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KubotaB2401

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The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1023EKubota B2401

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

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PTO HPhp

16.2 hp

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Weightlb

▲1,446 lb

1,404 lb

Loader Liftlb

570 lb

512 lb

▲1,175 lb

D120H120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere1023E	KubotaB2401


PTO Power	16.2 hp	19.2 (14.3) HP (kW)
Alternator	40 A	40 A
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual paper element
Engine Type	Diesel	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Radial air flow
Displacement	60.6 in³	68.5 (1123) cu. in. (cc)
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid Cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm	21.9 (16.3) HP (kW)
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1446 lb	1,404 lbs.
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1446 lb	1,521 lbs.

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours; Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours

Pump Type	Single gear	Dual pump
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	2.6 gpm 9.8 lpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 PSI	2500 psi
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit	Front & Rear outlet
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540, 1000 rpm
PTO Type	independent	Transmission driven with one way clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control (rockshaft lever)	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb	1653 (750) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	2500 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1808 (820) lbs. (kg); 1411 (640) lbs. (kg); 1290 (585) lbs. (kg)

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	33x12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	23x8.50-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	—
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12-12	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	6-12

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	4.0 (3.8) qts. (ℓ)
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	3.3 (3.1) qts. (ℓ)
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.1 gal.
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	3.3 (12.5) gal (ℓ)

Loader Lift Height	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)	78.5"
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader; 1-lever Quick Coupler (standard); 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)	1,175 lbs.
Loader Breakout Force	—	2,146 lbf.

Clutch	Wet disk	Dry single plate
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)	9 Forward, 3 Reverse
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Gear (9 Forward, 3 Reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	0-11.7 (0-18.8) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	0-6.0 (0-9.6) mph (km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Standard

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Power	Integral type power steering
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	—
Front Axle Type	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD	Cast-iron front axle
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft	High-back seat (absorbs shock); NOTE: Deluxe seat with armrests and seat suspension listed for HST models only - not explicitly confirmed for B2401 gear-drive (DT) in spec sheet
Drawbar Capacity	—	661.4 lb (660 lbs)

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	61.4 (1560) in. (mm)
Overall Width	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires	44.3 (1125) in. (mm)
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	12.0 (305) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	78.6 in	83.9 in.
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	6.9 (2.1) feet (m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	87.6 in	93.9 in.
Overall Length	—	93.9 in / 93.9 in

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Kubota B2301/B2401/B2601 Brush Guard Insert Kit $259.00 Messick's partnership, staged by migration 0118

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