John Deere 1023E vs Kubota BX1880

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 1023E leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 1023E and Kubota BX1880.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere1023E	KubotaBX1880

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNM74F-CJT	D722
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	60.6 in³	43.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	16.6 hp
PTO Power	16 hp	13.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design
Air Cleaner	Dry with safety element	Dry element
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Gear	Open center tandem pump gear type
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.2 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	1.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm implement circuit	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None (2-valve rear remote coupler optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.3 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	3.9 qt	3.1 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.9 qt	3.2 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.25 gal	3.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.0 qt	3.8 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	STD (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	STD (2500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	SAE Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,177 lb	1,151 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	680 lb
Lift Control Type	Select control	Quarter-inching valve
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	Hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	2 Range (Low-High)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	7.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	5.9 mph
Clutch	Wet disk	None (HST)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard rear differential lock	Rear differential lock standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic type power steering
Brakes	Wet disk, left-hand pedal	Mechanical, wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (no deluxe seat, tilt steering, or floor mat)	Fore/aft slide adjustment (position adjust lever)
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD), on-the-go engagement	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	1,349 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	2,017 lb	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	44.1 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in (front axle)	5.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.4 ft (no brakes, no MFWD)	7.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in (ROPS extended, R4 tires)	81.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	73 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	102.6 in (with 3-point hitch)	95.5 in (with 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	1,446 lb	1,404 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	Standard R4, optional R3	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	16X7.5-8
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	24X12-12
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	16X7.5-8
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	24X12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	Not Published
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)
Loader Model	120R or 120E	LA344S (standard, quick attach); LA344 (pin-on option)
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in; 120E: 71.2 in	70.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (MSL): 680 lb; 120E (NSL): 519 lb (at 19.7 in ahead of pivot)	739 lb (LA344 pin-on); 613 lb (LA344S quick attach)
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf (at pivot point)	1,407 lbf (LA344 pin-on); 1,286 lbf (LA344S quick attach)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Kubota BX80 Series Brush Guard Insert (S/N C1630 and up) $259.00 S/N C1630 and after Kubota BX80 Series Brush Guard Insert (S/N before C1630) $299.00 S/N before C1630

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John Deere 1023E vs Kubota BX1880: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the Kubota BX1880?

The John Deere 1023E leads on engine hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 16.6 hp hp for the Kubota BX1880.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the Kubota BX1880?

The John Deere 1023E leads on pto hp at 16 hp hp, compared to 13.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX1880.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1023E or the Kubota BX1880?

The John Deere 1023E leads on weight at 1,446 lb lb, compared to 1,404 lb lb for the Kubota BX1880.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the Kubota BX1880?

The Kubota BX1880 leads on loader lift at 739 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the Kubota BX1880?

The John Deere 1023E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX1880.

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