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KubotaM5-091

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KubotaBX23S

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Kubota M5-091Kubota BX23S

Engine HPhp

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23 hp

PTO HPhp

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17.7 hp

Weightlb

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1,598.3 lb

Loader Liftlb

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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	KubotaM5-091	KubotaBX23S


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

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

Pump Type	—	Hydrostatic transmission
Steering Flow	—	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	—	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Total Hydraulic Flow	—	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	—	Open center tandem pump gear type
System Operating Pressure	—	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	—	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	—	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	—	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	2 valves

PTO Rear	—	STD 540 rpm
PTO Type	—	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	—	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	—	1,213 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	—	STD (2500rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	—	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	—	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	—	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	—	18×8.5-10
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
R1 Agricultural - Front	—	Not Applicable

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

Loader Lift Height	—	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	—	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
Quick Attach Loader System	—	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	—	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]

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

Brakes	—	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	—	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	—	Two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Type	—	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	—	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.
Front Axle Rating	—	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	—	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	—	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Overall Length	—	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)
Ground Clearance	—	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	—	86.2 in (86.2 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
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	—	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	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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