Head to head · Utility

Kubota B2231 vs Kubota KL230

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KubotaModel A

Kubota B2231

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B2231 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota KL230

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
24
Full KL230 specs
KubotaKubota B2231
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KubotaKubota KL230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
B223122.7 hp
KL23022.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

B2231 is in the 12th percentile; KL230 is in the 12th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL230 higher · +20.8 ci (+30%)
B223168.5 ci
KL23089.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

B2231 is in the 8th percentile; KL230 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
B22313
KL2303
Median Utility Tractor4

B2231 is in the 23rd percentile; KL230 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Width

▲ KL230 higher · +0.4 in (<1%)
B223148.6 in
KL23049 in
Median Utility Tractor66 in

B2231 is in the 15th percentile; KL230 is in the 16th · 3,933 models

B2231 (A)KL230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelB2231KL230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
ManufacturerKubotaKubotaSame
ModelD1105D1463—
Power Output22.7hp22.7hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68.5ci89.3ci▲ KL230+20.8 ci · +30%
Bore3.1in3.2in▲ KL230+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in3.6in▲ KL230+0.5 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
Width48.6in49in▲ KL230+0.4 in · <1%
Operating WeightNot recorded2,535lb—

Hydraulics

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
TypeIndependent rear, optional middleNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch Capacity2,139lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeMulti-plate wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecKubota B2231Kubota KL230Difference
TypeROPS or Cab (optional)ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 12th percentile (22.7 hp)B · 12th percentile (22.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 8th percentile (68.5 ci)B · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Width

median 66 in
A · 15th percentile (48.6 in)B · 16th percentile (49 in)
A · B2231B · KL230Median Utility Tractor
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