Comparing Kubota BX23 vs Shibaura ST318

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the Kubota BX23 and the Shibaura ST318. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

Kubota BX23
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer Kubota Shibaura
Engine - Model D905-E-BX S753 diesel
Engine - Cooling Type Liquid-cooled Liquid-cooled
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 3 3
Engine - Displacement (ci) 54.8 58.2
Engine - Bore (in) 2.83 2.95
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 3200 2600
Engine - Power Output (hp) 22 18
Transmission
Transmission - Type Hydrostatic Gear (9-speed gear)
Transmission - Forward Gears 2 9
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - -
Dimensions
Length (in) 167.7 107.4
Width (in) 45.1 Unknown (Different widths provided for Gear and Hydro models, but not specified which one corresponds to ST318)
Height (in) 85.8 Unknown (Different heights provided for Gear and Hydro models, but not specified which one corresponds to ST318)
Operating Weight (lb) 2698.5 Unknown (Different weights provided for Gear and Hydro models, but not specified which one corresponds to ST318)
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4×4 MFWD 4WD 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type 4WD MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive)
Steering Type Hydrostatic power Power
Coolant Capacity (qts) 3.7 3.7
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) - Unknown (Assuming standard size for compact 4WD tractors, but data not provided)
Rear Tire Diameter (in) - Unknown (Assuming standard size for compact 4WD tractors, but data not provided)
Rear Tire Width (in) - Unknown (Assuming standard size for compact 4WD tractors, but data not provided)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - -
Tire Type Lawn/turf/industrial Unknown (Data provided for Ag and Lawn/Turf, but not specified which is equipped)
Manufacture - End Year 2005 -
Hitch Type Three-Point Hitch Unknown (Rear Type I provided, but no explicit "Hitch Type")
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position - Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb) 684 -
Operator Station Type Open operator station with ROPS Unknown (ROPS indicated, but not whether it's an open station or cab)
Starter Type Electric Electric
PTO Type Independent -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) 540 -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) 2500 -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type Wet disk -
Hydraulic System Type - Open Center