The Kubota B2230 tractor engine horsepower found is 21.7 hp. PTO horsepower found is 19.5 hp.
Engine HP21.7 hp
PTO HP19.5 hp
Power / weight12.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota B2230 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
21.7 hp
PTO horsepower
19.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,592 rpm
Engine displacement
67.1 cu in (1.1 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Operating weight
1,800 lb (816 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
89.9% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
12.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
21.7 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
19.5 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,800 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
12.1 hp/1k lb
Average
14 hp/1k lb
Low
8 hp/1k lb
High
25 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for compact tractors.
Kubota B2230 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota B2230 tractor engine horsepower found is 21.7 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota B2230 is 19.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota B2230 is listed as subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Kubota B2230 is 2,592 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota B2230 include 67.1 cu in (1.1 L) displacement and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota B2230 is 1,800 lb (816 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota B2230 is 89.9% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota B2230 is 12.1 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota B2230, use 21.7 hp as the engine comparison number and 19.5 hp as the implement-power number.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
