Would I Buy Kubota Again? - 3Yrs and 500hrs - Everything that Broke
Overview
A real-world owner's three-year, 500-hour verdict on the Kubota BX23S, focused specifically on every issue that broke or went wrong, hydraulic coupler leak, loose backhoe bolts, hydrostatic fan damage, axle seal failure, and bent mower arms, with candid notes on what warranty covered and what he fixed himself cheaply. Closes with a rundown of actual jobs the machine handled and a purchase-price data point. Best for prospective BX23S buyers wanting honest long-term reliability context.
A hobby homesteader owner-operator sharing personal experience from their own 38-acre property, with a brief unpaid dealer mention at the end.
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.)
