Head to head · Utility

Kubota KT230 vs Shibaura SD2203

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KubotaModel A

Kubota KT230

Utility

power
22.7 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full KT230 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD2203

Utility

power
22 hp
displacement
85.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
24
Full SD2203 specs
KubotaKubota KT230
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ShibauraShibaura SD2203

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ KT230 higher · +0.7 hp (+3%)
KT23022.7 hp
SD220322 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT230 is in the 12th percentile; SD2203 is in the 11th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT230 higher · +4.1 ci (+5%)
KT23089.3 ci
SD220385.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT230 is in the 15th percentile; SD2203 is in the 14th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT2303
SD22033
Median Utility Tractor4

KT230 is in the 23rd percentile; SD2203 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ SD2203 higher · +12 (+100%)
KT23012
SD220324
Median Utility Tractor12

KT230 is in the 50th percentile; SD2203 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

KT230 (A)SD2203 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelKT230SD2203—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
ManufacturerKubotaShibaura—
ModelD1463H843—
Power Output22.7hp22hp▲ KT230+0.7 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,500RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement89.3ci85.2ci▲ KT230+4.1 ci · +5%
Bore3.2in3.3in▲ SD2203+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.6in3.3in▲ KT230+0.3 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
TypePower shiftManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
LengthNot recorded113in—
Width46.5in49in▲ SD2203+2.5 in · +5%
Height76in72in▲ KT230+4 in · +6%
Operating Weight2,337lb2,288lb▲ KT230+49 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecKubota KT230Shibaura SD2203Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 12th percentile (22.7 hp)B · 11th percentile (22 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)B · 14th percentile (85.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 15th percentile (2,337 lb)B · 14th percentile (2,288 lb)
A · KT230B · SD2203Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageKubota KT230Full spec pageShibaura SD2203