Kubota
Kubota KB23X
The Kubota KB23X is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 2009 to 2014 as part of the KB Kingbull Extra Series. It features a Kubota D1305 1.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 22.1 hp (16.5 kW) at 2600 RPM. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 9-speed manual with shuttle shift and a 36-speed Glideshift power shift. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS with an optional cab featuring air-conditioning. The PTO rear type is 540 RPM. Dimensions vary slightly between ROPS and cab versions, with weights ranging from 1554 to 1951 pounds depending on configuration. Standard tires are 6.00-12 front and 9.5-20 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power22 hp
Founded2009 - 2014
ModelKB23X
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KB23X
Power
| Engine power | 22.1 hp (16.5 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Kubota D1305 |
| Power | 22.1 hp (16.5 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.1x3.5 inches (79 x 89 mm) |
| Displacement | 77 ci (1.3 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Fuel tank (Cab) | 5.6 gal (21.2 L) |
| Fuel tank (ROPS) | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
Variants
| KB23X | wheeled |
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| KB23X-PC | half-track |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Series | KB Kingbull Extra Series |
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| Category | Sub-Compact Utility tractor |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 2009 - 2014 |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and reverse |
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| Clutch | dry disc |
| Options | 9-speed, 36-speed power shift |
| Glideshift | power shift |
| Description | Three gears (1-3) in three ranges with shuttle shift. |
| Glideshift gears | 36 forward and 24 reverse |
| Glideshift description | Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 1554 to 1951 pounds |
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| Cab Width | 47.6 inches (120 cm) |
| Rear tire | 9.5-20 |
| Cab Length | 97.6 inches (247 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-12 |
| ROPS Width | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tread | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| ROPS Length | 92.3 inches (234 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 77.2 inches (196 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 53.7 inches (136 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
| Cab Rear tread | 38.2 inches (97 cm) |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 53.2 inches (135 cm) |
| Cab gear weight | 1896 lbs (860 kg) |
| ROPS Rear tread | 35 inches (88 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| ROPS gear weight | 1554 lbs (704 kg) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-20 |
| Cab Glideshift weight | 1951 lbs (884 kg) |
| ROPS Glideshift weight | 1609 lbs (729 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 530@2600, 799@2600, 1182@2600, -662@2600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |