Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Kubota GL23

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 GL23

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL23 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
KubotaKubota GL23

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ HT23 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
HT2323 hp
GL2322.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; GL23 is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GL23 higher · +31.6 ci (+55%)
HT2357.7 ci
GL2389.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; GL23 is in the 91st · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ GL23 higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
GL233
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; GL23 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GL23 higher · +1,239 lb (+113%)
HT231,098 lb
GL232,337 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; GL23 is in the 90th · 314 models

HT23 (A)GL23 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelHT23GL23—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelK582D1463—
Power Output23hp22.7hp▲ HT23+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders23▲ GL23+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci89.3ci▲ GL23+31.6 ci · +55%
Bore3.5in3.2in▲ HT23+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke3in3.6in▲ GL23+0.6 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticGear with power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
Length74.8in116in▲ GL23+41.2 in · +55%
Width45.7in50.2in▲ GL23+4.5 in · +10%
Height44.9in57.1in▲ GL23+12.2 in · +27%
Operating Weight1,098lb2,337lb▲ GL23+1,239 lb · +113%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded14-Jun—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded9.5-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Kubota GL23Difference
TypeOpen stationNot recorded—

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 · 91st percentile (89.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,337 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 95th percentile (116 in)
A · HT23B · GL23Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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