Kubota
Kubota FT23
The Kubota FT23 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2012 to 2015 as part of the FT Granforce Series. It features a 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) Kubota D1503 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, with a 12-speed or 48-speed power shift transmission options. The tractor offers four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS with an optional cab with air-conditioning. It has a wheelbase of 59.1 inches (150 cm), weighs between 2006 to 2326 pounds depending on configuration, and uses standard agricultural tires sized 6-14 front and 9.5-22 rear. The PTO is a rear 540 rpm type. The FT23 was available in wheeled and half-track variants.
Power22 hp
Founded2012 - 2015
ModelFT23
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota FT23
Power
| Engine power | 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) |
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Tires
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
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| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota D1503 |
| Power | 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.27x3.64 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Displacement | 91.5 ci (1.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Weight
| Cab gear | 2282 lbs (1035 kg) |
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| ROPS gear | 2006 lbs (909 kg) |
| Cab Glideshift | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
| ROPS Glideshift | 2050 lbs (929 kg) |
Variants
| FT23 | wheeled |
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| FT23-PC | half-track |
Dimensions
| Length | 114.2 inches (290 cm) |
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| Cab Width | 51.6 inches (131 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches (150 cm) |
| ROPS Width | 46.5 inches (118 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.4/42.1 inches (94/106 cm) |
| Front tread | 38.2 inches (97 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 inches (32 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Series | FT Granforce Series |
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| Category | Compact Utility tractor |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 2012 - 2015 |
Transmission
| Options | 12-speed, 48-speed power shift |
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| 12-speed | Gears12 forward and reverse Clutchdry disc DescriptionThree gears (1-3) in four ranges (creeper, low, medium, high) with shuttle shift. |
| 48-speed power shift | Typepower shift Gears48 forward and 30 reverse DescriptionSixteen gears (10 in reverse) with three ranges. Gears may be shifted sequentially while moving, without using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. TransmissionGlideshift |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 505@2500, 731@2500, 1136@2500, -615@2500 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |