Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Kubota B2231

Bolens HT23 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens HT23

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
57.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT23 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota B2231

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B2231 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
KubotaKubota B2231

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ HT23 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
HT2323 hp
B223122.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; B2231 is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B2231 higher · +10.8 ci (+19%)
HT2357.7 ci
B223168.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; B2231 is in the 85th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ B2231 higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
B22313
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; B2231 is in the 87th · 376 models

Width

▲ B2231 higher · +2.9 in (+6%)
HT2345.7 in
B223148.6 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor43.3 in

HT23 is in the 59th percentile; B2231 is in the 71st · 269 models

HT23 (A)B2231 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelHT23B2231—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelK582D1105—
Power Output23hp22.7hp▲ HT23+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders23▲ B2231+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci68.5ci▲ B2231+10.8 ci · +19%
Bore3.5in3.1in▲ HT23+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3in3.1in▲ B2231+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
Length74.8inNot recorded—
Width45.7in48.6in▲ B2231+2.9 in · +6%
Height44.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,098lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent rear, optional middle—
Speed 12,000rpm540rpm▲ HT23+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,139lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedMulti-plate wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Kubota B2231Difference
TypeOpen stationROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 73rd percentile (22.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 85th percentile (68.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 59th percentile (45.7 in)B · 71st percentile (48.6 in)
A · HT23B · B2231Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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