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Is A Subcompact Tractor Better Than A Zero Turn? - Mowing Steep Rough Pasture

Is A Subcompact Tractor Better Than A Zero Turn? - Mowing Steep Rough Pasture

Reviews & comparisons25 hp & underKubota BX23S

Overview

This video focuses specifically on mowing performance, a guest named Paul takes the Kubota BX23S into a rough horse pasture to test it against slopes and uneven ground where his zero-turn mower struggles. It's a real-conditions trial rather than a staged demo, with Paul sharing honest impressions on cut quality, traction, and turning speed compared to his zero-turn. Best for pasture owners weighing a subcompact tractor against a dedicated mower.

A hobby homestead owner-operator channel sharing hands-on experiences from their own 38-acre property, so expect a practical, owner-perspective tone rather than a dealer sales pitch.

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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