SPECS / COMPARISON
Case 646 vs Kubota BX23
A detailed comparison of the Case 646 and the Kubota BX23. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Case 64612.3 kW (16.5 HP)
Kubota BX2316.4 kW (22.0 HP)
Weight
Case 646539.0 kg (1188.3 lbs)
Kubota BX231224.0 kg (2698.5 lbs)
| Specification | Case 646 Backhoe Loaders | Kubota BX23 Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 12.3 kW (16.5 HP) | 16.4 kW (22.0 HP) |
| Weight | 539.0 kg (1188.3 lbs) | 1224.0 kg (2698.5 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 274.0 cm (107.9 in.) | 426.0 cm (167.7 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 34.1 LPM (9.0 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1972-1980 | 2004-2005 |
| Engine Model | Onan CCKA | Kubota D905 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 816 cc (49.8 cu in.) | 898 cc (54.8 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | 7.19 cm (2.83 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) | 7.37 cm (2.90 in.) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Spark Plug | Champion H8 | — |
| Battery | 12 V, 32Ah | 12 V, CCA: 535A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 109.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 42.9 in.) | 218.0 cm (85.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 cm (47.6 in.) | 140.0 cm (55.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 20.0 cm (7.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.9 l (5.0 gal) | 21.0 l (5.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 3.8 l (1.0 gal) | 2.5 l (0.7 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Hy-Drive | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | — |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 10.5 km/h (Forward: 6.5 MPH (10.5 km/h) Reverse: 6.5 MPH) | 10.0 km/h (Forward: 8.1 MPH (13.0 km/h) Reverse: 6.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical band | Wet disk type |
| Drawbar Category | 0 | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station with ROPS |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic type |
| Front Tires | Industrial: 5.70-8 | Lawn/turf/ind: 18×8.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Industrial: 27×8.50-15 | Lawn/turf-ind: 26×12.00-12 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Working Pressure | 158.6 bar (2300.0 psi) | — |
| Lift Capacity | — | 310.0 kg (683.4 lbs) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | — | 540 RPM |
| Middle PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Middle PTO Speed | — | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 54.9 N·m (40.5 lb-ft) |
| Width | — | 114.5 cm (45.1 in.) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 3.5 l (0.9 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 10.1 l (2.7 gal) |
| Total Flow | — | 20.8 LPM (5.5 GPM) |
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