Most people looking at a BX23S are trying to figure out one thing — do I actually need the backhoe?
If you need a backhoe… you need a backhoe.
There really aren’t many tools that can replace what it does when it comes to trenching, digging, or pulling stumps.
On the flip side, if you’re only going to use it once in a while, a lot of people are better off going with a tractor and loader only setup and renting a mini excavator when they need it.
And depending on the person — if you’re the type that might do a little side work — a job or two with a backhoe can make a few payments pretty quick.
If you’re trenching, digging lines, or doing regular dirt work — yes, it’s the right tool for the job.
If it’s occasional use, many customers choose to skip it and go with a tractor & loader only setup instead.
The BX23S is a great fit for 1–10 acre properties where maneuverability matters. It’s ideal for loader work, light grading, digging projects, and general maintenance.
The biggest difference is the integrated backhoe.
If you don’t need digging capability, the BX2380 or BX2680 are often a better value.
If you do — the BX23S is built specifically for it.
For some customers, yes.
If you take on a few side jobs — trenching, digging lines, small projects —
it doesn’t take much for a backhoe to cover a portion of its cost.
Comparing the BX23S to a BX2680, B2301, or wondering if you really need the backhoe? We’ll give you honest advice based on your land, projects, and budget.
Jump straight to the information that matters most for your property, projects, and budget.
These aren’t just specs — these are the key numbers that tell you if the Kubota BX23S package will actually do the work you need it to do.
If these numbers line up with your property and the jobs you want to do, this is the right machine.
Most buyers don’t realize how much they’ll use the backhoe — until they have it.
BX23S vs BX2680
This is the biggest decision point. The BX23S is a dedicated tractor loader backhoe package, built for digging, trenches, drainage, and project work.
The
Kubota BX2680 Tractor Package
is the better fit if you do not need a backhoe and want more focus on mowing, loader work, and general property maintenance.
The real question: Do you need to dig regularly — or not?
BX23S vs B2301
The BX23S is more compact and easier to maneuver in tight areas, but the
Kubota B2301 Tractor Package
steps up in tractor size, hydraulic performance, and lifting capability.
The B2301 can also run the BH70 backhoe, which gives you
more reach, more digging force, and more capability than the BX23S.
If you want more power and a stronger digging setup, this is the next step up.
BX23S vs LX2620HSD
The BX23S is a compact, easy-to-use machine built for residential projects and tighter properties.
The
Kubota LX2620HSD Tractor Package
is a significant step up in machine weight, loader strength, and overall capability.
It also pairs with the BH77 backhoe, which gives you
deeper digging, more reach, and more breakout force than both the BX23S and B2301 setups.
This is the better fit for larger properties and more demanding work.
Where the BX23S Fits Best
The BX23S fits buyers who want a compact machine that can actually dig while still handling
loader work, grading, and general property maintenance.
It is ideal for
trenches, drainage, landscaping, and property projects
where a standard tractor package would leave you needing to rent equipment.
At Ravenscraft Implement, we stock a full lineup of Land Pride implements and can custom-build a BX23S package to match your property, workload, and budget — with local support, delivery, and Kubota financing available.
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“The backhoe is what sold us.”
We’ve already used it for trenches, drainage, and planting trees. Way more useful than we expected.
— Tyler M., Wichita, KS
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“Didn’t realize how much we’d use it.”
Started with one project and now we use it for everything — digging, grading, and cleanup.
— Chris & Megan R., El Dorado, KS
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“Easy to run and just works.”
First tractor we’ve owned and it’s simple to operate. The quick hitch makes switching implements way easier than expected.
— Jason P., Newton, KS
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The Kubota BX23S is one of the most versatile compact tractors you can own because it combines a loader, backhoe, and 3-point capability in one compact machine.
But the right setup depends on whether you truly need the backhoe, or if a BX2680 or loader-only package would better fit your land and budget.
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