Kubota B2401 vs Yanmar SA223

Across 5 measurable specs, the Kubota B2401 leads 3 categories to 2. Machine pages: Kubota B2401 and Yanmar SA223.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	KubotaB2401	YanmarSA223

▶Engine
PTO Power	19.2 (14.3) HP (kW)	15.6 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Not Published
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Radial air flow	Not Published
Displacement	68.5 (1123) cu. in. (cc)	60.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	21.9 (16.3) HP (kW)	21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	1,404 lbs.	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,521 lbs.	1,962 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	—	Not Applicable
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours; Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Dual pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	2.6 gpm 9.8 lpm	3.7 gpm
Implement Flow	4.0 gpm	4.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)	8.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2500 psi	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Front & Rear outlet	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.0 (26.4) gpm (ℓ/min.)	8.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540, 1000 rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
PTO Type	Transmission driven with one way clutch	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1653 (750) lbs. (kg)	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1808 (820) lbs. (kg); 1411 (640) lbs. (kg); 1290 (585) lbs. (kg)	660 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-15	26x12.0-12 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12	18x8.50-10 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	—	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	—	26x12.0-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	—	18x8.50-10 6PR
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	4.0 (3.8) qts. (ℓ)	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 (3.1) qts. (ℓ)	3.1 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal.	6.1 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 (12.5) gal (ℓ)	4.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	—	3.17 qt
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	78.5"	71 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,146 lbf.	1,342 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader; 1-lever Quick Coupler (standard); 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional)	YL110: YANMAR quick attachment system (quick attach/detach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,175 lbs.	825 lb
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Dry single plate	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	9 Forward, 3 Reverse	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Gear (9 Forward, 3 Reverse)	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0-11.7 (0-18.8) mph (km/h)	9.5 mph (with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0-6.0 (0-9.6) mph (km/h)	6.6 mph (with R4 tires)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Standard differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet disc
Steering	Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Front Axle Type	Cast-iron front axle	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	661.4 lb (660 lbs)	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat (absorbs shock); NOTE: Deluxe seat with armrests and seat suspension listed for HST models only - not explicitly confirmed for B2401 gear-drive (DT) in spec sheet	Not Published
Frame Type	—	Full-frame chassis
Front Axle Rating	—	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	61.4 (1560) in. (mm)	57.9 in
Overall Width	44.3 (1125) in. (mm)	47.3 in
Overall Length	93.9 in / 93.9 in	—
Ground Clearance	12.0 (305) in. (mm)	6.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 in.	82.3 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 (2.1) feet (m)	7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	93.9 in.	102.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	66.3 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel)
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Kubota B2301/B2401/B2601 Brush Guard Insert Kit $259.00 Messick's partnership, staged by migration 0118	None tagged yet

Kubota B2401 vs Yanmar SA223: Quick Answers

Which is heavier, the Kubota B2401 or the Yanmar SA223?

The Yanmar SA223 leads on weight at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,404 lb lb for the Kubota B2401.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2401 or the Yanmar SA223?

The Kubota B2401 leads on loader lift at 1,175 lb lb, compared to 825 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.

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