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Read articles →A real-world owner's three-year, 500-hour verdict on the Kubota BX23S, focused specifically on every issue that broke or went wrong, hydraulic coupler leak, loose backhoe bolts, hydrostatic fan damage, axle seal failure, and bent mower arms, with candid notes on what warranty covered and what he fixed himself cheaply. Closes with a rundown of actual jobs the machine handled and a purchase-price data point. Best for prospective BX23S buyers wanting honest long-term reliability context.
A hobby homesteader owner-operator sharing personal experience from their own 38-acre property, with a brief unpaid dealer mention at the end.
Hydraulic coupler leak (warranty fixed), loose backhoe control bolts, a popped rear axle seal, bent mower arms, and a hydrostatic fan with broken fins.
Yes, it was covered under a service bulletin. The dealer fixed it at no cost and it has worked fine ever since.
He jacked it up, removed the wheel, cleaned the seal, and popped it back in by hand with no glue. It never popped out or leaked again.
Yes, without question. He says he now understands how valuable the machine is and considers it one of his favorite purchases.
