PROBLEMS!!! - Kubota BX23S - 2 years and 400 hours? - Our Review
Peek's Peak Hobby Homestead· Feb 2022
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Overview
A hobby homesteader's honest 365-hour ownership debrief on the Kubota BX23S, cataloging every issue encountered: a bent mower deck arm, a snapped throttle lever (replaced under warranty), a broken seat armrest stem, a loose front axle pivot nut, two cut tire sidewalls, a hydraulic fluid mishap, and a blown fuse. Most problems are attributed to operator error or hard use. Best for BX23S owners troubleshooting similar issues or prospective buyers wanting a real-world reliability picture.
An owner-operator sharing candid hands-on experience from their own 38-acre hobby homestead property.
Spec overview
Kubota BX23S
- PTO horsepower
- 17.7 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
- 3-point lift capacity
- 1,213 lbs.
- Hydraulic flow
- 6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)