Kubota
Kubota KL23
The Kubota KL23 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1999 to 2005 as part of the KL Series. It features a Kubota D1463 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 22.7 hp (16.9 kW). The tractor offers 16-speed and 24-speed transmission options with shuttle shift and creeper ranges. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS with an optional cab. The tractor's dimensions include a ROPS wheelbase of 61 inches and a cab wheelbase of 63 inches, with weights ranging from 2840 to 2877 pounds depending on configuration. Standard tires are 6-14 front and 9.5-22 rear. The rear PTO operates at 540 rpm with various engine RPM settings. The Kubota KL23 is part of a series including the KL21, KL23, KL25, and the later KL230.
Power22 hp
Founded1999 - 2005
ModelKL23
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Kubota KL23
Power
| Engine | 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| Model | Kubota D1463 |
| Power | 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.64 inches (82 x 92 mm) |
| Displacement | 89.3 ci (1.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Safety
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
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Dimensions
| Width | 49 inches (124 cm) |
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| Cab Length | 118.7 inches (301 cm) |
| Cab Weight | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
| Rear tread | 39.8/44.5 inches (101/113 cm) |
| Front tread | 37.4 inches (94 cm) |
| ROPS Length | 116.7 inches (296 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 2840 lbs (1288 kg) |
| Height (cab) | 77.6 inches (197 cm) |
| Cab Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.2 inches (33 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Series | KL Series |
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Years produced | 1999 - 2005 |
Transmission
| Details | 16 forward and reverse gears; Four gears (1-4) in two ranges with additional creeper range and shuttle shift. 24-speed transmission has 24 forward and 16 reverse gears; Twelve gears in two ranges (creeper and high) with shuttle shift. Only eight gears available in reverse. 24-speed transmission only on tractors with cabin. |
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| Options | 16-speed, 24-speed |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Brakes and Steering
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 542@2500, 764@2500, 947@2500, 1263@2500, -947@2500 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |