The Kubota KL23 tractor engine horsepower found is 22.7 hp. PTO horsepower found is 19.4 hp.
Engine HP22.7 hp
PTO HP19.4 hp
Power / weight8 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KL23 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
22.7 hp
PTO horsepower
19.4 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine torque
54.5 lb-ft (74 Nm)
Engine displacement
68.5 cu in (1.1 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Kubota D1463
Operating weight
2,840 lb (1,288 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
85.5% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
8 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
subcompact / small compact tractor horsepower
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
22.7 hp
Average
32 hp
Low
16 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
19.4 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,840 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
8 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 KL23 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KL23 tractor engine horsepower found is 22.7 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota KL23 is 19.4 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KL23 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 KL23 is 2,500 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota KL23 is 54.5 lb-ft (74 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 KL23 include Kubota D1463, 68.5 cu in (1.1 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KL23 is 2,840 lb (1,288 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 KL23 is 85.5% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota KL23 is 8 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Kubota KL23, 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.
