Pick a make and model. Full spec sheet, owner videos, and similar tractors on one page.
Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
Open comparison →Written guides on choosing tractors, hydraulics, PTO, hitches, and maintenance.
Read articles →A hands-on owner maintenance session on a BX23S at the 367-hour mark covering oil change (filter part numbers, 15W40 oil choice), air filter swap, hydraulic fluid top-off, front axle fluid check, and coolant drain. The standout is a practical workaround for draining the coolant overflow tank using an air compressor instead of removing it. Useful for BX owners tackling the same service interval.
A hobby homesteader owner-operator channel sharing real maintenance work on their own equipment, including candid mistakes and improvised solutions.
| Kubota BX23S | Kubota BX2380 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17.7 hp | 17.7 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S] | 1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,213 lbs. | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.) | 5.2 gpm |
