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Kubota B20 vs Kubota BX23S

A detailed comparison of the Kubota B20 and the Kubota BX23S. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Kubota B2014.9 kW (20.0 HP)
Kubota BX23S17.2 kW (23 HP)
Weight
Kubota B20930.0 kg (2050.3 lbs)
Kubota BX23S712.1 kg (1570 lbs)
SpecificationKubota B20Kubota B20Backhoe LoadersKubota BX23SKubota BX23SBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower14.9 kW (20.0 HP)17.2 kW (23 HP)
Weight930.0 kg (2050.3 lbs)712.1 kg (1570 lbs)
Lift Capacity580.0 kg (1278.7 lbs)—
Transmission TypeHydrostatic2 forward / reverse (HST, High-Low gear shift)
Length271.0 cm (106.7 in.)—
Pump Flow48.1 LPM (12.7 GPM)—
Years Made1990-1998—
Engine ModelKubota D950D902
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inlineDiesel
Fuel TypeDiesel—
Cylinders3—
Displacement927 cc (56.6 cu in.)898.0 cc (54.8 cu in)
Bore7.49 cm (2.95 in.)—
Stroke7.01 cm (2.76 in.)—
Rear PTO TypeLive—
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM—
Battery12 V—
StarterElectric—
Height214.0 cm (84.3 in.)—
Width136.0 cm (53.5 in.)—
Wheelbase153.0 cm (60.2 in.)152.4 cm (60 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity20.0 l (5.3 gal)—
Oil Capacity3.9 l (1.0 gal)—
Coolant Capacity4.0 l (1.1 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity29.0 l (7.7 gal)—
Hydraulic Capacity29.0 l (7.7 gal)—
GearsInfinite forward and reverse—
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD—
Max. Travel Speed14.6 km/h (Forward: 11.3 MPH (18.2 km/h) Reverse: 9.1 MPH)—
BrakesDry disc type—
Differential LockMechanical rear—
Drawbar CategoryI—
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPS or FOPS—
Hitch TypePosition control—
Steering TypePowerHydraulic power steering
Front TiresAg: 23X8.50-12Industrial: 23×8.50-2—
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-16Industrial: 12.4-16—
Hydraulic TypeOpen center—
Working Pressure137.9 bar (2000.0 psi)—
Valves1—
Transmission—2 forward / reverse (HST, High-Low gear shift)
Pump Capacity—23.5 LPM (6.2 GPM)
Engine Manufacturer—Kubota
Gross Power—17.2 kW (23 HP)
No Of Cylinders—3
PTO Horsepower—13.2 kW (17.7 HP)
Power Measured—3200 RPM
Fuel Capacity—25.0 l (6.6 gal)
Service Brake Type—Wet disc
Max Speed (Forward)—13.5 km/h (8.4 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)—10.6 km/h (6.6 mph)
Pump Flow Capacity—23.5 LPM (6.2 GPM)
3 Point Hitch Lift Capacity @ 24 in—308.4 kg (680 lbs)
Operating Weight—712.1 kg (1570 lbs)
Cab Height—213.4 cm (84 in)
Overall Width—114.5 cm (45.08 in)
Turning Radius—243.8 cm (96 in)
Ground Clearance—30.5 cm (12 in)

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