Kubota BX1880 vs Solis S20

Across 4 measurable specs, the Solis S20 leads 4 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota BX1880 and Solis S20.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaBX1880	SolisS20

▶Engine
PTO Power	13.7 hp	20.1 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	42 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter	—
Engine Type	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	Mitsubishi 3 Cylinder
Fuel System	Direct injection	—
Displacement	43.9 in³	58.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2700
Cooling System Type	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design	Water Cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Mitsubishi
Engine Power (Gross)	16.6 hp	20 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Stage V
Engine Model	—	Mitsubishi MVL - 3E
▶Weight
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	—
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—
▶Warranty
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.	—
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Open center tandem pump gear type	—
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	—
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	13.3 LPM
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	—
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	—
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	STD (540 rpm)	—
PTO Type	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)	Mechanical
Lift Control Type	Not Published	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	—
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500 rpm)	—
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I Optional	—
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	—
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	24X12-12	33x15.5-16.5
R3 Turf - Front	16X7.5-8	23x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Applicable	33x15.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Applicable	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	24X12-12	8.00 - 18
R1 Agricultural - Front	16X7.5-8	5.00 - 12
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	—
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	—
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	70.7 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	613 lb	—
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.	Single Clutch
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	6F+2R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Sliding Mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.5 mph	15.26 Km/Hr @ 2700
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	5.6 mph	—
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	Yes, Foot Operated
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Dry Drum Brakes
Steering	Integral power steering	Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb.	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	—
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	55.1 in	55.9 in
Overall Width	44.1 in	—
Ground Clearance	5.8 in	7.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	81.9 in	75.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	NOT FOUND — No cab model exists for the Solis S20. Unit is equipped with a Two-post ROPS only. Height to top of ROPS is listed as 1945mm in the operator manual source.
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	77.6 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft (2.3 m)	2.3 m
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	95.5 in	106.7 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	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	None tagged yet

Kubota BX1880 vs Solis S20: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX1880 or the Solis S20?

The Solis S20 leads on engine hp at 20 hp hp, compared to 16.6 hp hp for the Kubota BX1880.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX1880 or the Solis S20?

The Solis S20 leads on pto hp at 20.1 hp hp, compared to 13.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX1880.

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