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KubotaBX23S

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KubotaB2401

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Kubota BX23SKubota B2401

Engine HPhp

23 hp

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PTO HPhp

17.7 hp

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Weightlb

▲1,598.3 lb

1,404 lb

Loader Liftlb

738.5 lb

▲1,175 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

680 lb

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Spec	KubotaBX23S	KubotaB2401


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

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	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.	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours; Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours

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

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

R3 Turf - Rear	26×12-12	33x12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	18×8.5-10	23x8.50-12
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	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Applicable	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Applicable	6-12

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

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

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

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

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

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