Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?

The Kubota BX2380 leads on engine hp at 21.6 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?

The Kubota BX2380 leads on pto hp at 17.7 hp hp, compared to 15.6 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?

The Yanmar SA223 leads on loader lift at 825 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2380.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?

The Kubota BX2380 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 680 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.

Kubota BX2380 vs Yanmar SA223

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 Yanmar SA223 leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota BX2380 and Yanmar SA223.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota BX2380	Yanmar SA223
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 21.6 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 17.7 hp	15.6 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,962 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	739 lb	▲ 825 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 680 lb	660 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,286 lbf	▲ 1,342 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	8.1 mph	▲ 9.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota BX2380Yanmar SA223

Engine HPhp

▲21.6 hp

21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲17.7 hp

15.6 hp

Weightlb

—

1,962 lb

Loader Liftlb

739 lb

▲825 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲680 lb

660 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaBX2380	YanmarSA223


PTO Power	17.7 hp	15.6 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter	Not Published
Engine Type	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	54.8 in³	60.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	21.6 hp	21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	1,962 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

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.	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

Pump Type	Open center tandem pump gear type	Not Published
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	3.7 gpm
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	4.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	8.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	8.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	STD (540 rpm)	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
PTO Type	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500 rpm)	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I Optional	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	660 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.50-10 4PR
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.50-10 6PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12-12	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.1 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.17 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	4.1 gal

Loader Lift Height	71.0 in	71 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)	1,342 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)	YL110: YANMAR quick attachment system (quick attach/detach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	739 lb	825 lb

Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.1 mph	9.5 mph (with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	6.2 mph	6.6 mph (with R4 tires)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	Standard differential lock

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Wet disc
Steering	Integral power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Full-frame chassis
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb.	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	55.1 in	57.9 in
Overall Width	45.1 in	47.3 in
Ground Clearance	6.5 in	6.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	83.1 in	82.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	66.3 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 ft (2.3 m)	7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.0 in (w/ Front guard)	102.1 in

Kubota BX2380 vs Yanmar SA223: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?: The Kubota BX2380 leads on engine hp at 21.6 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?: The Kubota BX2380 leads on pto hp at 17.7 hp hp, compared to 15.6 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?: The Yanmar SA223 leads on loader lift at 825 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2380.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX2380 or the Yanmar SA223?: The Kubota BX2380 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 680 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.