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KubotaModel A
Kubota KL230
Utility
- power
- 22.7 hp
- displacement
- 89.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 24
Head to head · Utility
Kubota KL230 vs Shibaura SD2243
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ShibauraModel B
Shibaura SD2243
Utility
- power
- 22 hp
- displacement
- 85.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 24
KubotaKubota KL230
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD2243
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ KL230 higher · +0.7 hp (+3%)KL23022.7 hp
SD224322 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
KL230 is in the 12th percentile; SD2243 is in the 11th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ KL230 higher · +4.1 ci (+5%)KL23089.3 ci
SD224385.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
KL230 is in the 15th percentile; SD2243 is in the 14th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedKL2303
SD22433
Median Utility Tractor4
KL230 is in the 23rd percentile; SD2243 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedKL23024
SD224324
Median Utility Tractor12
KL230 is in the 92nd percentile; SD2243 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
KL230 (A)SD2243 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Shibaura | — |
| Model | KL230 | SD2243 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota | Shibaura | — |
| Model | D1463 | H843 | — |
| Power Output | 22.7hp | 22hp | ▲ KL230+0.7 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 89.3ci | 85.2ci | ▲ KL230+4.1 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.2in | 3.3in | ▲ SD2243+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.6in | 3.3in | ▲ KL230+0.3 in · +9% |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 113in | — |
| Width | 49in | 49in | Same |
| Height | Not recorded | 71in | — |
| Operating Weight | 2,535lb | 2,519lb | ▲ KL230+16 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Kubota KL230 | Shibaura SD2243 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 12th percentile (22.7 hp)B · 11th percentile (22 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 14th percentile (85.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 92nd percentile (24)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 17th percentile (2,535 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,519 lb)
A · KL230B · SD2243Median Utility Tractor