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Snow Removal with Bucket VS Plow on Kubota BX23S (Subcompact Tractor)

Snow Removal with Bucket VS Plow on Kubota BX23S (Subcompact Tractor)

Operation25 hp & underKubota BX23S

Overview

A hands-on side-by-side comparison of using a front bucket versus a plow attachment for snow removal on the BX23S. The owner actually runs both tools across the same area, noting the float-switch trick for the bucket, tilt angle trade-offs, overfill risks, and how the plow (a repurposed truck plow via a DIY quick-attach receiver) handles depth control. Best for BX23S owners deciding whether the bucket alone is enough or a plow is worth adding.

An owner-operator sharing informal, firsthand impressions from their own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.

Spec overview

Kubota BX23S

PTO horsepower
17.7 hp
Loader lift capacity
6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
3-point lift capacity
1,213 lbs.
Hydraulic flow
6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
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