Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on engine hp at 24.3 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 17.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota B2601HSD 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 B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,290 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Kubota B2601HSD 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 B2601HSD leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota B2601HSD and Kubota BX23S.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2601HSD	Kubota BX23S
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.3 hp	23 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.5 hp	17.7 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,598.3 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 948 lb	738.5 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,290 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)	0 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2601HSDKubota BX23S

Engine HPhp

▲24.3 hp

23 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.5 hp

17.7 hp

Weightlb

—

1,598.3 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲948 lb

738.5 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,290 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	KubotaB2601HSD	KubotaBX23S


PTO Power	19.5 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	diesel	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)	24.3 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not explicitly published as a combined ROPS+loader figure in sources found. Tractor-only weight is 1,632 lb (740 kg).	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	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	open center	Open center tandem pump gear type
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gal/min (total system - individual remote valve flow not separately published)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 gpm	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 (single rear remote is optional)	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	STD 540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	position control	Quarter-inching valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lbs.	1,213 lbs.
Mid-PTO Availability	independent, 2500	STD (2500rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	I	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1290 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	22x8.50-12	26×12-12
R3 Turf - Front	22x8.50-12	18×8.5-10
Tire Size & Options	Ag (R1): 7-12 front / 11.2-16 rear; Turf (R3): 22x8.50-12 front / 22x8.50-12 rear; Industrial (R4): 23x8.50-12 front / 12-16.5 rear; also Goodyear R14 hybrid multi-purpose tire available	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	26×12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	18×8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-16	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-12	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qts.	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qts.	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 lbs.	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lbs.	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 (HST)	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	HST (3 ranges)	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)	0 mph to 8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)	0 mph to 6.5 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not explicitly published in sources found. Tractor uses standard compact utility tractor chassis construction.	Two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Drawbar included as standard; rated capacity not published in sources found	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat with armrests; adjustable tilt-steering wheel; seat is not described as having mechanical suspension	Not Published

Wheelbase	61.4 inches 61 in	55.1 in (55.1 in.)
Overall Width	49 in.	45.1 in (45.1 in.)
Ground Clearance	12.8 in.	5.8 in (5.83 in.)
Height to Top of ROPS	85.0 in.	86.2 in (86.2 in.)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 feet (2.1 m)	7.5 feet
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.9 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)

Kubota B2601HSD vs Kubota BX23S: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on engine hp at 24.3 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 17.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota B2601HSD 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 B2601HSD or the Kubota BX23S?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,290 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.