The Kubota KT230 tractor engine horsepower found is 22.7 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 22.7 hp.
Engine HP22.7 hp
PTO HP22.7 hp
Power / weight9.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota KT230 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
22.7 hp
PTO horsepower
22.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
54.5 lb-ft (74 Nm)
Engine displacement
68.5 cu in (1.1 L)
Engine
Kubota 1.5L
Operating weight
2,337 lb (1,060 kg)
Power-to-weight
9.7 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
22.7 hp
Average
25 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
2,337 lb
Average
2,500 lb
Low
1,300 lb
High
4,500 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
9.7 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 KT230 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Kubota KT230 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 KT230 is 22.7 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Kubota KT230 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 KT230 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Kubota KT230 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 KT230 include Kubota 1.5L and 68.5 cu in (1.1 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Kubota KT230 is 2,337 lb (1,060 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota KT230 is 9.7 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Kubota KT230, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 22.7 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven implements.
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.
