A hobby homesteader's honest 365-hour ownership debrief on the Kubota BX23S, cataloging every issue encountered: a bent mower deck arm, a snapped throttle lever (replaced under warranty), a broken seat armrest stem, a loose front axle pivot nut, two cut tire sidewalls, a hydraulic fluid mishap, and a blown fuse. Most problems are attributed to operator error or hard use. Best for BX23S owners troubleshooting similar issues or prospective buyers wanting a real-world reliability picture.
An owner-operator sharing candid hands-on experience from their own 38-acre hobby homestead property.
Spec overview
Kubota BX23S
PTO horsepower
17.7 hp
Loader lift capacity
6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
