I have a Terramite T5c and a Kabota
BX23 . Even though the Terramite is 2 wheel drive, I'd still choose the terramite.. You see the state departments using terramites on highway paving when they have tight space. Because these terramites can really grind it out...
I've pulled the roots from giant 80' tall trees with the terramite - on hillsides..
The
BX23 is MUCH skimpier than the Terramite. The cylinders on the Kubota are Smaller- The backhoe bucket looks like a mouse paw compared to the Terramite, All the moving pivot parts of the terramite are beefy and Rock Solid. But the Kabota definitely built with much skimpier stock.
The rear tires on the terramite are Gigantic compared to the kubota. The front loader of the terramite is 100X Beefier and thicker than the kabota.
My terramite is a 96 and the engine went. I have a new 25HP Kohler engine at the welding shop getting fitted with the shaft adapter. There is no briggs replacement for the opposed twin. So I had to get the kohler and have some fabricating done. She will be back up soon. But that's an advantage of the terramite. Grab an engine, make an adapter, and your back up.. Go try that with the kubota.. Will
BX23 Kubota engines be available in the year 2023?
I think I am going to flip the kubota when my good ole terramite is back up. Not to mention my terramite has a thumb and bucket teeth.
My Advice in a nutshell:
Get the Kubota if you want to mow your lawn and plant bushes.
Get The Terramite is you want to carve a backyard out of a mountain