Kubota BX23S Brand New & Used Backhoe Tractor

Product Description

Kubota BX23S — Product Specification

General / Overview

• Tractor type: Sub-compact / compact tractor-loader-backhoe (TLB)

• Drive: 4-wheel drive (4WD)

• Operator station: Open station with ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) — optional cab available

Engine

• Engine model: Kubota D902 (3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel)

• Displacement: 898 cc (0.9 L)

• Gross engine power: 21.6 HP

• PTO (Power Take-Off) power: 17.7 HP

Transmission & Drivetrain

• Transmission: Hydrostatic transmission (HST) with High-Low gear shift (2 forward / 2 reverse speeds)

• Steering: Hydrostatic power steering

• Brakes: Wet-disc type

Hydraulics & PTO / Hitch

• Hydraulic pump output: 6.2 gpm (approx. 23.5 L/min)

• PTO: Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch

  • Rear PTO output speed: 540 rpm

  • Mid-PTO output speed: 2,500 rpm

• 3-Point Hitch (Optional):

  • Lift capacity (24 in behind hitch pin): 680 lbs (≈ 310 kg)

Loader / Backhoe & Attachment Capacity

• Front-loader rigid bucket maximum lift capacity: 739 lbs (≈ 335 kg)

• Quick-attach (QA) bucket lift capacity: 613 lbs (≈ 278 kg)

• The tractor supports a variety of attachments — front loader, backhoe, mid-mount mower, rear implements, etc.

Dimensions & Weight

• Overall length (with 3-point hitch, standard configuration): 2,515 mm (≈ 99.0 in)

• Overall width: 1,145 mm (≈ 45.1 in)

• Overall height (with ROPS): 2,190 mm (≈ 86.2 in)

• Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (≈ 55.1 in)

• Ground clearance (front axle): approx. 213 mm (≈ 8.4 in)

• Turning radius (without brakes): ~2.3 m (≈ 7.5 ft)

• Tractor weight (with ROPS, no attachments): approx. 725 kg (1,600 lbs)

Fuel & Capacities

• Fuel tank capacity: 25 L (6.6 US gal)

• Engine oil capacity: approx. 3.3 L

• Cooling system capacity: approx. 3.1 L

Performance

• Forward travel speed (at rated engine RPM): up to approx. 13.5 km/h (≈ 8.4 mph)

• Reverse speed: up to approx. 10.5 km/h (≈ 6.5 mph)

Safety & Comfort Features

• Open operator platform with ROPS; optional cab available depending on configuration

• Simple, ergonomic controls and hydrostatic transmission make operation easy even for less experienced operators

• Wet-disc brakes and 4WD provide stable handling and braking under load

Versatility & Use Cases

The BX23S is designed as a multi-purpose compact tractor capable of handling:

• Landscaping and gardening work

• Loader jobs (material handling, moving soil/aggregate)

• Light excavation and trenching with backhoe attachment

• PTO-driven tasks (mowing, tilling, other implements)

• Small-scale farming, maintenance, and property upkeep