The Kubota FT23 tractor engine horsepower found is 23.3 hp. PTO horsepower found is 18.5 hp.
Engine HP23.3 hp
PTO HP18.5 hp
Power / weight10 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota FT23 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
23.3 hp
PTO horsepower
18.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine displacement
91.5 cu in (1.5 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Operating weight
2,326 lb (1,055 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
79.4% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
10 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
23.3 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
18.5 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,326 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
10 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 FT23 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota FT23 tractor engine horsepower found is 23.3 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota FT23 is 18.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota FT23 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 FT23 is 2,500 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Kubota FT23 include 91.5 cu in (1.5 L) displacement and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota FT23 is 2,326 lb (1,055 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 FT23 is 79.4% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota FT23 is 10 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota FT23, use 23.3 hp as the engine comparison number and 18.5 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.
