A real-owner perspective from someone with 435 hours on a 2019 BX23S, structured around eight named reasons he values the machine. Covers loader quick-detach, backhoe practicality, small-acreage maneuverability, seat ergonomics, implement versatility (tiller, box blade, bush hog), resale value, and power adequacy for the class. Grounded in actual projects completed on his property. Best for prospective BX23S buyers weighing whether the loader-backhoe package justifies the cost.
An owner-operator sharing firsthand impressions from three years of hobby homestead use on their own 38-acre property.
Spec overview
Kubota BX23S
PTO horsepower
17.7 hp
Loader lift capacity
6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
