Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on engine hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on pto hp at 17.7 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on loader lift at 738.5 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Kubota BX23S?

The Bobcat CT1021 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 700 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Bobcat CT1021 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 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the Bobcat CT1021, 4 to the Kubota BX23S. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and Kubota BX23S.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	Kubota BX23S
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 23 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 17.7 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,598.3 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 738.5 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 700 lb	680 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 71.9 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 6,258 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.2 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021Kubota BX23S

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲23 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲17.7 hp

Weightlb

—

1,598.3 lb

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲738.5 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲700 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	BobcatCT1021	KubotaBX23S


PTO Power	16.3 hp	17.7 hp
Alternator	alternator	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]
Displacement	61.4 in³	54.8 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	KUBOTA
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	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	Hydrostatic transmission
Steering Flow	N/A	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center tandem pump gear type
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	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	Hydraulic Position Control System	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	1,213 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	STD (2500rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	18×8.5-10
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12.00-12	26×12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	18×8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	2.98 U.S. gals.

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"
No. of Speeds	2	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	0 mph to 8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	0 mph to 6.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	Not Published

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	46.0 in.	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	86.2 in (86.2 in.)
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND — no source lists a cab-model height. The CT1021 is an open-station (two-post folding ROPS) machine; a Field Cab is a dealer-installed option only, and no cab height spec was found in any source.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly lists the folded ROPS height. The only height figure available across all sources is Height (ROPS) [upright]: 87.6 in (2225 mm)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	7.5 feet
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard
Overall Length	—	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)