Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 17.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads on weight at 1,656 lb lb, compared to 1,598.3 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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 1025 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,101 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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 Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1025 and Kubota BX23S.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1025	Kubota BX23S
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 23.9 hp	23 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.8 hp	17.7 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,656 lb	1,598.3 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	738.5 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,101 lb	680 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 75.5 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 6,258 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 10.5 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025Kubota BX23S

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

23 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.8 hp

17.7 hp

Weightlb

▲1,656 lb

1,598.3 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲992 lb

738.5 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,101 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 Tractors1025	KubotaBX23S


PTO Power	18.8 hp	17.7 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	Water cooled 4 cycle, 3 cylinder diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]
Displacement	77.3 in³	54.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled, Forced circulation	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	KUBOTA
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,656 lb	1,598.3 lb (1600 lbs.)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,610 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine & Powertrain: 84 months (7 years) or 2,000 hours	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	Gear pump	Hydrostatic transmission
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	4.2 gpm	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 gpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Open center tandem pump gear type
System Operating Pressure	341.7 lbf/cm2	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Applicable	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.95 gpm	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Applicable	2 valves

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,893 engine rpm	STD 540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1,213 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	Yes (2,000 rpm @ 2,875 engine rpm)	STD (2500rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,101 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	29X12.5-15	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	20X8-10	18×8.5-10
Tire Size & Options	R1 (Ag) / R3 (Turf) / R4 (Industrial)	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A
R4 Industrial - Rear	27X12-16.5	26×12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.5-12	18×8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	3.8 ℓ (1 US gal)	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)
Crankcase Capacity	2.7 ℓ (0.71 US gal)	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 ℓ (5.81 US gal)	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.85 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.83 gal	2.98 U.S. gals.

Loader Lift Height	75.5 in (pivot pin)	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (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 (pivot pin)	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]

Clutch	No	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"
No. of Speeds	2 range (Low/High)	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with Sliding-mesh MFWD(4WD)	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph (H range, Ag tires)	0 mph to 8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	0 mph to 6.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc, foot-operated	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor; selectable 4WD	Two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Type	Not Published	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	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	66.1 in	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	50.8 in	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Overall Length	92.5 in	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)
Ground Clearance	8.2 in	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	89.7 in	86.2 in (86.2 in.)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	7.5 feet
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	104.0 in	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard