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JohnDeere1023E

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KubotaBX23S

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Spec	John Deere1023E	KubotaBX23S


PTO Power	16.2 hp	17.7 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]
Displacement	60.6 in³	54.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	KUBOTA
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1446 lb	1,598.3 lb (1600 lbs.)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1446 lb	Not Published
Tractor Weight with Loader	—	1570 lbs.
Weight with Cab and Loader	—	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours.

Pump Type	Single gear	Hydrostatic transmission
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Pump Flow (Total)	6.3 GPM	6.2 gpm. (6.2 gals/min.)
Pump Flow (Steering)	3.5 gpm	1.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center tandem pump gear type
Pump Flow (Implement)	3.5 gpm	BX1880: 13.7 gpm (51.9 l/min.); BX2380/BX23S: 17.7 gpm (67 l/min.); BX2680: 19.5 gpm (73.8 l/min.)
System Operating Pressure	2000 PSI	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	2 valves

PTO Rear	540 rpm	STD 540 rpm
PTO Type	independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control (rockshaft lever)	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb	1,213 lbs.
Mid PTO (Type / RPM)	Mid PTO Standard Equipment	USA No.5 (KUBOTA 10-tooth) involute spline, 2500 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	STD (2500rpm)
Rear PTO (Type / RPM)	540-RPM Rear PTO	SAE 1-3/8, 6 splines, 2500 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	SAE Category 1
Three-Point Hitch Category	Limited Category 1, 3-Pt. Hitch	SAE Category 1 (Optional)
Lift Capacity at 24 in Behind	758 lb	3040 N (680 lbs.)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18×8.5-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	26×12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18×8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12-12	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	—	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	Not Published
Transmission/Hydraulic Capacity	3.3 gal	3 gal (2.98 U.S.gals.)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	2.98 U.S. gals.

Loader Lift Height	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)	71.0 in
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park Loader System	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]
Loader Breakout Force	—	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]

Clutch	Wet disk	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	0 mph to 8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	0 mph to 6.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Rear differential lock standard
Number of Speeds	—	2 forward, 2 reverse

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Type	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	—	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	78.6 in	86.2 in (86.2 in.)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	7.5 feet
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	87.6 in	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard
Overall Length	—	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published

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