Kubota BX23

The Kubota BX23 is a backhoe loader tractor model manufactured from 2004 to 2005 by Kubota. It was available in four-wheel drive (4WD) version.

The Kubota BX23 is equipped with a 0.9 L (54.8 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine with 72.0 mm (2.83 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.6 mm (2.9 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydrostatic transmission with high-low gear shift (2 forward and 2 reverse) gears.

The Kubota BX23 backhoe loader tractor features:

• The Kubota D905 diesel engine which produces 22.3 PS (16.4 kW; 22.0 HP) of horsepower.
• Hydrostatic type steering
• Wet disk type brakes
• Open operator station with ROPS
• Category I rear hitch with 310 kg (684 lbs) of maximum lift capacity
• Independent middle PTO with 2,500 rpm
• Independent rear PTO with 540 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Kubota BX23
Tractor type	Backhoe-loader tractor
Production years	2004-2005
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,260 mm (167.7 in)
Width	1,145 mm (45.1 in)
Height	2,180 mm (85.8 in)
Wheel base	1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Ground clearance	148 mm (5.8 in)
Weight	1,224 kg (2,698 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	21 liters (5.5 US gal.; 4.6 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kubota D905
Engine type	4-stroke, SOHC, three-cylinders
Displacement	0.9 L, 898 cm2, (54.8 cu·in)
Max. horsepower	22.3 PS (16.4 kW; 22.0 HP)
Max. torque	54.9 N·m (5.6 kg·m, 40.5 ft·lb)
Cooling system	Liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	3.5 L (3.7 US. qt, 3.1 Imp. qt.)
Fuel used	Diesel fuel
Starting system	Electric starting with 12V starter
Starting support device	Glow plug in combustion chamber
Governor	All speed mechanical governor
Charging system	Alternator 12V
PTO shaft rotation	Counterclockwise
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.145-0.185 mm (0.0057-0.0073 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.145-0.185 mm (0.0057-0.0073 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Oil type	CF or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil capacity:	2.5 L (2.6 US. qt, 2.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil pressure	At idle speed: 49 MPa (0.5 kgf/cm2, 7 psi) At rated speed: 196 to 441 MPa (2.0-4.5 kgf/cm2, 28 to 64 psi)
Oil filter	Full flow paper filter (Cartridge type)
Oil pressure indicating	Electrical type switch
Oil and oil filter change interval	Every 200 hours
Fuel system
Fuel injection pump:	Bosch MD type mini fuel injection pump
Injection nozzle:	Mini Nozzle (DNOPD)
Firing order:	1-2-3
Injection pressure:	13.73 MPa (140 kgf/cm2, 1,991 psi)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering type	Hydrostatic type
Brakes	Wet disk type
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	High-Low gear shift (2 forward and 2 reverse)
Speed	Forward: 13.0 kmh (8.1 mph) Reverse: 10.0 kmh (6.2 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	10.1 L (2.7 US. gal, 2.2 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf/ind: 18×8.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf-ind: 26×12.00-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	310 kg (684 lbs)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent
Middle PTO speed	2,500 rpm
Rear PTO type	Independent
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V, CCA: 535A

Hydraulic system

Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	–
Total flow	5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)

Attachments

Kubota BX22 Loader
Height (to pin):	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Clearance, dumped bucket:	1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Dump reach:	750 mm (29.9 in)
Dump angle:	45°
Reach at ground:	1,310 mm (51.6 in)
Rollback angle:	25°
Breakout force (lift):	383 kg (845 lbs)
Lift to full height (at pin):	208 kg (460 lbs)
Raise time to height	2.9 s
Bucket dump time	1.4 s
Lowering time	2.9 s
Rollback time	1.5 s
Kubota BX22 backhoe
Weight	279 kg (617 lbs)
2-Foot flat digging depth	1,830 mm (72.4 in)
Reach from pivot	2,480 mm (97.8 in)
Loading height	1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Bucket force	878 kg (1,936 lbs)
Dipperstick force	515 kg (1,137 lbs)