Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Kubota KT230

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 KT230

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full KT230 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
KubotaKubota KT230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ HT23 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
HT2323 hp
KT23022.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; KT230 is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT230 higher · +31.6 ci (+55%)
HT2357.7 ci
KT23089.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; KT230 is in the 91st · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ KT230 higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
KT2303
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; KT230 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ KT230 higher · +1,239 lb (+113%)
HT231,098 lb
KT2302,337 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; KT230 is in the 90th · 314 models

HT23 (A)KT230 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelHT23KT230—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelK582D1463—
Power Output23hp22.7hp▲ HT23+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders23▲ KT230+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci89.3ci▲ KT230+31.6 ci · +55%
Bore3.5in3.2in▲ HT23+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke3in3.6in▲ KT230+0.6 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
Length74.8inNot recorded—
Width45.7in46.5in▲ KT230+0.8 in · +2%
Height44.9in76in▲ KT230+31.1 in · +69%
Operating Weight1,098lb2,337lb▲ KT230+1,239 lb · +113%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
Hitch Category0I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Kubota KT230Difference
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)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 59th percentile (45.7 in)B · 59th percentile (46.5 in)
A · HT23B · KT230Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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