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 16.2 hp hp, compared to 13.7 hp hp 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 613 lb lb, compared to 570 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.

John Deere 1023E vs Kubota BX1880

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 1023E leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 1023E and Kubota BX1880.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1023E	Kubota BX1880
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 21.5 hp	16.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 16.2 hp	13.7 hp
Weight (lb)	1,446 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	570 lb	▲ 613 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	680 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 71.2 in	70.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	1,286 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 6.3 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.1 mph	7.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1023EKubota BX1880

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

16.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲16.2 hp

13.7 hp

Weightlb

1,446 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

570 lb

512 lb

▲613 lb

D120H120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 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	John Deere1023E	KubotaBX1880


PTO Power	16.2 hp	13.7 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Displacement	60.6 in³	43.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm	16.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1446 lb	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1446 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	—	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)	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; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Single gear	Open center tandem pump gear type
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 PSI	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)	6.2 gpm
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)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	STD (540 rpm)
PTO Type	independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control (rockshaft lever)	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	STD (2500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	SAE Category I Optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	24X12-12
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	16X7.5-8
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12-12	24X12-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	16X7.5-8
Tire Size & Options	—	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)	70.7 in
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)	613 lb
Loader Breakout Force	—	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)

Clutch	Wet disk	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	7.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	5.6 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Power	Integral power steering
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	—	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb.

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	55.1 in
Overall Width	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires	44.1 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	5.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	78.6 in	81.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	87.6 in	95.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published