BX2230 is 18% stronger than BX2200

[cckjone]

I ran across the Kubota (Japan) web site that detailed the differences between the BX2200 (905) and BX2230 (902). The newer engine is 18% more powerful, relative to size. Here is the technical spec for the Super Mini 22HP.

Here is the location for the specifications for the entire Super Mini Series including the new BX1500 (Z602).

 

[rbarker]

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Well isn't that an interesting statistic. It's perfectly meaningless in real time performance, but I suppose they had to come up with some reason to hype their new engine. Inventing a new statistic called power density sounds like marketing stratedgy to me. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

It's certainly obvious that the engine is, in fact, not more powerful at all where it comes to horsepower. I wonder if it develops more torque?

 

[Junkman]

This is nothing more than a power to weight ratio..... the only advantage that I can see is that it will warm faster in the winter and over heat faster in the summer. Engine damage will occur faster under all operating conditions and longevity has yet to be determined. In short, it is being tested by the consumer. I wonder if this engine has the same air cleaner design and the same air cleaner strap design failures built in? It amazes me that the Kubota engineers can design a lighter engine that is more efficient, but they can't design a air cleaner strap that doesn't break! The can't figure out how to repair a sticking hydro pedal either. Seems to me, that they have their priorities in the wrong order. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I would think that safety would be a higher priority.

 

[cckjone]

One of the first John Deere tractors (Waterloo Boy) produced 20HP and was 333 cubic inches (600% the size of the BX). Time marches on and engineers will continue to squeeze more HP and torque out of smaller and more efficient engines. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Junkman]

My 1962 Corvair produced 150 HP out of 145 Cubic Inches! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif and it had a turbo on top of the engine..... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[DannyD]

when I looked at the 2230 the sales guy told me the engine was exactly the same.............very interesting.

i noticed also yesterday on the sign in front of the K dealer, zero interest again this year.........trade up time?

wife says NO

 

[littlediesel]

Gee, what happened to their power density theory on the BX23? It does not appear they had enough confidence in the 902 engine, since the new BX23 still has the 905 engine. Sounds like the BX23 was too demanding for the 902. The new BX2230 will be Kubota's proving ground! I am glad my BX2200 has the 905.

Jon. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[rosey]

From a previous post it's my understanding that the BX23 WILL have the 902 engine installed in the near future.

 

[Junkman]

They need to use up the existing stock of 905 engines. My question is what is going to happen if a older 905 engine fails and needs to be replaced? Will there be any 905's left to replace it or is the new engine going to be a drop in replacement? /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif