Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on engine hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota BX23S leads on pto hp at 17.7 hp hp, compared to 17.5 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on loader lift at 948 lb lb, compared to 738.5 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota B2301HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,411 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Kubota B2301HSD 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, the Kubota B2301HSD leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Kubota B2301HSD and Kubota BX23S.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2301HSD	Kubota BX23S
Engine HP (hp)	20.9 hp	▲ 23 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.5 hp	▲ 17.7 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,598.3 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 948 lb	738.5 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,411 lb	680 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 78.5 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,146 lbf	▲ 6,258 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 8.3 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.9 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2301HSDKubota BX23S

Engine HPhp

20.9 hp

▲23 hp

PTO HPhp

17.5 hp

▲17.7 hp

Weightlb

—

1,598.3 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲948 lb

738.5 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,411 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	KubotaB2301HSD	KubotaBX23S


PTO Power	17.5 hp	17.7 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder, diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]
Displacement	61.1 in³	54.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	KUBOTA
Engine Power (Gross)	20.9 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	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.	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	Dual pump	Hydrostatic transmission
Steering Flow	Not Published	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	Not Published	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center tandem pump gear type
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 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 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 control valve	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	1,213 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	STD (2500rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1411 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	18×8.5-10
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	26×12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	18×8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-12	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qt	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	2.98 U.S. gals.

Loader Lift Height	78.5 in	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	2146 lb	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA435 - 2-Lever Quick Coupler (Optional))	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lb	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]

Clutch	N/A	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.9 mph	0 mph to 8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.9 mph	0 mph to 6.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Hydraulic 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	Not Published	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat designed to absorb shock; armrests standard (HST models)	Not Published

Wheelbase	61.4 in	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	45.3 in	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Ground Clearance	12.0 in	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 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	Not Published	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)

Kubota B2301HSD vs Kubota BX23S: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota BX23S leads on engine hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota BX23S leads on pto hp at 17.7 hp hp, compared to 17.5 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota B2301HSD leads on loader lift at 948 lb lb, compared to 738.5 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota B2301HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,411 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.