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