SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Kubota B20 Backhoe Loaders | Kubota BX23S Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 14.9 kW (20.0 HP) | 17.2 kW (23 HP) |
| Weight | 930.0 kg (2050.3 lbs) | 712.1 kg (1570 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 580.0 kg (1278.7 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | 2 forward / reverse (HST, High-Low gear shift) |
| Length | 271.0 cm (106.7 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 48.1 LPM (12.7 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1990-1998 | — |
| Engine Model | Kubota D950 | D902 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | Diesel |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Displacement | 927 cc (56.6 cu in.) | 898.0 cc (54.8 cu in) |
| Bore | 7.49 cm (2.95 in.) | — |
| Stroke | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) | — |
| Rear PTO Type | Live | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — |
| Battery | 12 V | — |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Height | 214.0 cm (84.3 in.) | — |
| Width | 136.0 cm (53.5 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 153.0 cm (60.2 in.) | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.0 l (5.3 gal) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 3.9 l (1.0 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.0 l (1.1 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 29.0 l (7.7 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 29.0 l (7.7 gal) | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | — |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Max. Travel Speed | 14.6 km/h (Forward: 11.3 MPH (18.2 km/h) Reverse: 9.1 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Dry disc type | — |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical rear | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station with two-post ROPS or FOPS | — |
| Hitch Type | Position control | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydraulic power steering |
| Front Tires | Ag: 23X8.50-12Industrial: 23×8.50-2 | — |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-16Industrial: 12.4-16 | — |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Working Pressure | 137.9 bar (2000.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 1 | — |
| 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) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
