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KubotaB2401

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KubotaBX23S

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Kubota B2401Kubota BX23S

Engine HPhp

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23 hp

PTO HPhp

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17.7 hp

Weightlb

1,404 lb

▲1,598.3 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,175 lb

738.5 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

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680 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	KubotaB2401	KubotaBX23S


PTO Power	19.2 (14.3) HP (kW)	17.7 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Fuel System	Radial air flow	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]
Displacement	68.5 (1123) cu. in. (cc)	54.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	KUBOTA
Engine Power (Gross)	21.9 (16.3) HP (kW)	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,404 lbs.	1,598.3 lb (1600 lbs.)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,521 lbs.	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	—	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours; Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours	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	Dual pump	Hydrostatic transmission
Steering Flow	2.6 gpm 9.8 lpm	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	4.0 gpm	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center tandem pump gear type
System Operating Pressure	2500 psi	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Front & Rear outlet	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	2 valves

PTO Rear	540, 1000 rpm	STD 540 rpm
PTO Type	Transmission driven with one way clutch	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1653 (750) lbs. (kg)	1,213 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	STD (2500rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1808 (820) lbs. (kg); 1411 (640) lbs. (kg); 1290 (585) lbs. (kg)	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-15	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12	18×8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	—	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A
R4 Industrial - Rear	—	26×12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	—	18×8.5-10

Coolant Capacity	4.0 (3.8) qts. (ℓ)	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 (3.1) qts. (ℓ)	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal.	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 (12.5) gal (ℓ)	2.98 U.S. gals.
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	—	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	78.5"	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,146 lbf.	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader; 1-lever Quick Coupler (standard); 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional)	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,175 lbs.	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]

Clutch	Dry single plate	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"
No. of Speeds	9 Forward, 3 Reverse	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	Gear (9 Forward, 3 Reverse)	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0-11.7 (0-18.8) mph (km/h)	0 mph to 8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0-6.0 (0-9.6) mph (km/h)	0 mph to 6.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Front Axle Type	Cast-iron front axle	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	661.4 lb (660 lbs)	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	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	Not Published
Frame Type	—	Two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Rating	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	61.4 (1560) in. (mm)	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	44.3 (1125) in. (mm)	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Overall Length	93.9 in / 93.9 in	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)
Ground Clearance	12.0 (305) in. (mm)	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 in.	86.2 in (86.2 in.)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 (2.1) feet (m)	7.5 feet
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	93.9 in.	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published

Accessories that fit	Kubota B2301/B2401/B2601 Brush Guard Insert Kit $259.00 Messick's partnership, staged by migration 0118	Kubota BX80 Series Brush Guard Insert (S/N C1630 and up) $259.00 S/N C1630 and after Kubota BX80 Series Brush Guard Insert (S/N before C1630) $299.00 S/N before C1630

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