SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere MI vs Kubota BX23
A detailed comparison of the John Deere MI and the Kubota BX23. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere MI1360.0 kg (2998.3 lbs)
Kubota BX231224.0 kg (2698.5 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere MI Backhoe Loaders | Kubota BX23 Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1360.0 kg (2998.3 lbs) | 1224.0 kg (2698.5 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Unsynchronized gear | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 279.0 cm (109.8 in.) | 426.0 cm (167.7 in.) |
| Years Made | 1949-1952 | 2004-2005 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Kubota D905 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1647 cc (100.5 cu in.) | 898 cc (54.8 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 7.19 cm (2.83 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 7.37 cm (2.90 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Battery | 6 V | 12 V, CCA: 535A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 148.0 cm (58.3 in.) | 218.0 cm (85.8 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37.9 l (10.0 gal) | 21.0 l (5.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 2.5 l (0.7 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 3.5 l (0.9 gal) |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse | — |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station with ROPS |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic type |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.00×15 | Lawn/turf/ind: 18×8.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 9.00×24 | Lawn/turf-ind: 26×12.00-12 |
| Horsepower | — | 16.4 kW (22.0 HP) |
| 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.) |
| Wheelbase | — | 140.0 cm (55.1 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 10.1 l (2.7 gal) |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 10.0 km/h (Forward: 8.1 MPH (13.0 km/h) Reverse: 6.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | — | Wet disk type |
| Drawbar Category | — | I |
| Total Flow | — | 20.8 LPM (5.5 GPM) |
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