Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota M6060?

The Kubota M6060 leads on engine hp at 66.4 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota M6060?

The Kubota M6060 leads on pto hp at 56 hp hp, compared to 17.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota M6060?

The Kubota M6060 leads on loader lift at 2,928 lb lb, compared to 738.5 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota M6060?

The Kubota M6060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,307 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Kubota BX23S vs Kubota M6060

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 6 measurable specs, the Kubota M6060 leads 6 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota BX23S and Kubota M6060.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota BX23S	Kubota M6060
Engine HP (hp)	23 hp	▲ 66.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.7 hp	▲ 56 hp
Weight (lb)	1,598.3 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	738.5 lb	▲ 2,928 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	680 lb	▲ 3,307 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	▲ 132.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	6,258 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	▲ 17.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota BX23SKubota M6060

Engine HPhp

23 hp

▲66.4 hp

PTO HPhp

17.7 hp

▲56 hp

Weightlb

1,598.3 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

738.5 lb

2,469 lb

▲2,928 lb

Height positionPower position

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

680 lb

▲3,307 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaBX23S	KubotaM6060


PTO Power	17.7 hp	56 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	45 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	Liquid-cooled, diesel, 4-cylinder, Turbocharged
Fuel System	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]	Common Rail System (CRS)
Displacement	54.8 in³	203.3 (3331)
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	KUBOTA	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	23 hp	66.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

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

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.	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.

Pump Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Gear
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	6.1 gpm
Implement Flow	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)	11.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	17.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center tandem pump gear type	Open Center
System Operating Pressure	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	17.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)	2nd, 3rd (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 valves	1 (SCD)

PTO Rear	STD 540 rpm	540 rpm (540/540E optional)
PTO Type	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)	Live-independent PTO, electro-hydraulic clutch with brake
Lift Control Type	Quarter-inching valve	Position, Draft (Top Link Sensing) & Mixed Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,213 lbs.	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	I / II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	3307 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	26×12-12	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18×8.5-10	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A	Standard tire size
R4 Industrial - Rear	26×12-12	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	18×8.5-10	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Applicable	16.9-28/14.9-28
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Applicable	HFC (2WD): 2.5 gal-15; HD/HDC (4WD): 9.5-24

Coolant Capacity	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)	ROPS: 18.5 gal; CAB: 23.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.98 U.S. gals.	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	71.0 in	Height position: 132.7 in; Power position: 117.2 in
Loader Breakout Force	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)	LA1154A: 2-Lever Quick Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]	Height position: 2469 lb; Power position: 2928 lb

Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"	Multiple wet disc
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	F8/R8
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)	Hydraulic-shuttle transmission (fully synchronized)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0 mph to 8.4 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0 mph to 6.5 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	HD/HDC (4WD): Rear differential lock standard (mechanical)

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Mechanical wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Two-post foldable ROPS	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	55.1 in (55.1 in.)	HFC (2WD): 84.4 in; HD/HDC (4WD): 83.1 in
Overall Width	45.1 in (45.1 in.)	73.0 in
Overall Length	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)	—
Ground Clearance	5.8 in (5.83 in.)	18.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.2 in (86.2 in.)	HD (4WD): 96.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	HFC (2WD), HDC (4WD): 100.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 feet	HFC (2WD): 10.8 ft (3.3 m); HD/HDC (4WD): 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard	HFC (2WD): 142.7 in; HD/HDC (4WD): 138.0 in