Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Kubota FT23

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 FT23

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full FT23 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
KubotaKubota FT23

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

▲ HT23 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
HT2323 hp
FT2322.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; FT23 is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FT23 higher · +33.8 ci (+59%)
HT2357.7 ci
FT2391.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; FT23 is in the 92nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ FT23 higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
FT233
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; FT23 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ FT23 higher · +908 lb (+83%)
HT231,098 lb
FT232,006 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; FT23 is in the 86th · 314 models

HT23 (A)FT23 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelHT23FT23—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelK582D1503—
Power Output23hp22.7hp▲ HT23+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders23▲ FT23+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci91.5ci▲ FT23+33.8 ci · +59%
Bore3.5in3.3in▲ HT23+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3in3.6in▲ FT23+0.6 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
Length74.8inNot recorded—
Width45.7inNot recorded—
Height44.9in75in▲ FT23+30.1 in · +67%
Operating Weight1,098lb2,006lb▲ FT23+908 lb · +83%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14-Jun—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded9.5-22—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedI—
Hitch Category0Category 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Kubota FT23Difference
TypeOpen stationROPS—

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 · 92nd percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 86th percentile (2,006 lb)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 64th percentile (44.9 in)B · 92nd percentile (75 in)
A · HT23B · FT23Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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