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Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
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Read articles →A dealership salesperson walks both machines side by side, covering loader lift capacity numbers (730 lbs vs. over 1,000 lbs at the pivot pin), hydraulic pump differences, hood access, HST pedal layout, Category One hitch arm width, backhoe availability, and mower deck features. Ends with a brief test drive of each. Best for shoppers actively deciding between these two specific subcompacts who want a feature-by-feature breakdown from someone who sells one brand new.
The presenter identifies himself as a staff member at Orchard Hill Farm Equipment, a dealership that sells Kioti (Coyote) but not new Kubota, so expect the comparison to lean toward the Kioti side.
The Kubota LA344 loader lifts around 730 lbs to full height at the pivot pin, while the Kioti SL2420 loader lifts over 1,000 lbs with the quick-attach at the same point.
No, you have to buy the BX23S subframe backhoe tractor to get a backhoe on the BX series; you cannot add one later if you don't get it from the start.
The Kubota has one lever that releases all four hydraulic lines at once, while the Kioti's four hydraulic lines are individually coupled, a minor difference.
The video shows the Kioti had a noticeably faster loader speed at idle compared to the Kubota, which the presenter attributes to its higher lift capacity.
| Kioti CS2220 | Kubota BX2380 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 16.3 hp | 17.7 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | SL2420: 1,329 lb (at pivot pin) | 1,407 lbf (LA344 pin-on); 1,286 lbf (LA344S quick attach) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,580 lb | 1,213 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 7.0 gpm | 5.2 gpm |
