Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Kubota L235

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
Kubota L235 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota L235

Utility

power
23.5 hp
displacement
68 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full L235 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
KubotaKubota L235

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ L235 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
HT2323 hp
L23523.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; L235 is in the 78th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ L235 higher · +10.3 ci (+18%)
HT2357.7 ci
L23568 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; L235 is in the 85th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ L235 higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
L2353
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; L235 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ L235 higher · +1,337 lb (+122%)
HT231,098 lb
L2352,435 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; L235 is in the 90th · 314 models

HT23 (A)L235 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelHT23L235—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelK582D1102A—
Power Output23hp23.5hp▲ L235+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,600RPM▲ HT23+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders23▲ L235+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci68ci▲ L235+10.3 ci · +18%
Bore3.5in3in▲ HT23+0.5 in · +17%
Stroke3in3.2in▲ L235+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
Length74.8in113in▲ L235+38.2 in · +51%
Width45.7in49.4in▲ L235+3.7 in · +8%
Height44.9in76.8in▲ L235+31.9 in · +71%
Operating Weight1,098lb2,435lb▲ L235+1,337 lb · +122%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
TypeNot recordedContinuous or live (optional)—
Speed 12,000rpm540rpm▲ HT23+1,460 rpm · +270%
Speed 2Not recorded828rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
Hitch Category0I—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Kubota L235Difference
TypeOpen stationOpen operator station, two-post ROPS (option)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 85th percentile (68 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 (2,435 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 93rd percentile (113 in)
A · HT23B · L235Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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