Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on engine hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on pto hp at 17.7 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on weight at 1,598.3 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1022 leads on loader lift at 992 lb lb, compared to 738.5 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 680 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs Kubota BX23S

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the Kubota BX23S leads 5 categories to 4. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1022 and Kubota BX23S.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1022	Kubota BX23S
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 23 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 17.7 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,598.3 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	738.5 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 680 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 72.7 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 6,258 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 7.8 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022Kubota BX23S

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲23 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲17.7 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,598.3 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲992 lb

738.5 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 lb

▲680 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors1022	KubotaBX23S


PTO Power	15.4 hp	17.7 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	Natural Aspiration	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]
Displacement	60.6 (993)	54.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3,200	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	KUBOTA
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 (650)	1,598.3 lb (1600 lbs.)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,433 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-year powertrain warranty	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	Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider	Hydrostatic transmission
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	4.17 (15.8)	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 (26.4)	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center tandem pump gear type
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm (max total flow)	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 1	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2 valves
System Operating Pressure	—	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa

PTO Rear	540 rpm	STD 540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1,213 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	STD (2500rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	TURF R 16X12.00-12	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	TURF F 16X7.50-8	18×8.5-10
Tire Size & Options	R1 (BAR) / R3 (TURF) / R4 (IND)	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	26×12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.50-10	18×8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)
Crankcase Capacity	0.48 gal	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	2.98 U.S. gals.

Loader Lift Height	72.7 in (under level bucket); 78.5 in (pivot pin)	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (at pivot pin, ground level)	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb (at pivot pin)	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]

Clutch	Dry single plate	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"
No. of Speeds	2 Range	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	0 mph to 8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	0 mph to 6.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Rear differential lock standard

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

Wheelbase	53.1 (1,350)	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	44.5 (1,130)	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Overall Length	94.2 (2,394)	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)
Ground Clearance	8.3 in.	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 (2,200)	86.2 in (86.2 in.)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	86.6 (2,200)	7.5 feet
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard