The Kubota BX2230 tractor engine horsepower found is 22 hp. PTO horsepower found is 16.7 hp.
Engine HP22 hp
PTO HP16.7 hp
Power / weight16.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota BX2230 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
22 hp
PTO horsepower
16.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,200 rpm
Engine torque
48.5 lb-ft (66 Nm)
Engine displacement
67.1 cu in (1.1 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Operating weight
1,300 lb (590 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
75.9% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
16.9 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
22 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
16.7 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,300 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
16.9 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 BX2230 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota BX2230 tractor engine horsepower found is 22 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota BX2230 is 16.7 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota BX2230 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 BX2230 is 3,200 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota BX2230 is 48.5 lb-ft (66 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota BX2230 include 67.1 cu in (1.1 L) displacement and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota BX2230 is 1,300 lb (590 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 BX2230 is 75.9% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota BX2230 is 16.9 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota BX2230, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
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.
