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Read articles →A hobby homesteader brings his BX23S to a neighbor's property so the neighbor, an M6060 owner, can try the subcompact before deciding whether to buy one. The core test is backhoe work on a large pine stump, with candid on-camera feedback after seat time: what surprised him, where the machine hit its limits, and how it compares to heavier equipment. Loader and mower testing is deferred to future videos. Best for anyone weighing whether a BX-sized backhoe is worth the added cost.
A hobby homesteader channel sharing peer-to-peer impressions from their own equipment, with no apparent dealer affiliation.
It dug well in dirt but struggled against the stump's thick, deep roots. The backhoe has enough power but the tractor lacks the weight to rip through big roots.
The M6060, an 8,000 pound 60 horsepower tractor, also barely budged the same stump, showing how tough the stump was for both machines.
Yes, the owner felt a learning curve but said he could get fluent quickly, calling the BX great for new operators to learn on without doing much damage.
| Kubota BX23S | Kubota M6060 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17.7 hp | 56 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,407 lbf (LA340 pin-on); 1,286 lbf (LA340S quick attach) | Height position: 4,230 lbf; Power position: 5,354 lbf |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,213 lb | 4,189 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.2 gpm | 11.0 gpm |
