Kubota B2301 vs Nichols-Shepard 20-42

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Kubota B2301

Kubota B2301

22 HP · 2018+

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Nichols-Shepard 20-42

Nichols-Shepard 20-42

22 HP · 1918–1925

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Kubota B2301 and the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 deliver the same power: 22 HP.
  • The Kubota B2301 is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1918 for the Nichols-Shepard 20-42.
  • The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 710 kg for the Kubota B2301.

Full specs comparison

Kubota B2301Nichols-Shepard 20-42
Power22 HP22 HP
Production years2018+1918–1925
FuelDieselKerosene
Cylinders32
Displacement1 L16.5 L
Weight710 kg6 123 kg
Drive4WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)2 / 1
Rear lift capacity820 kg
Wheelbase155 cm
Length237 cm469 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Kubota B2301 or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?

The Kubota B2301 and the Nichols-Shepard 20-42 deliver the same power: 22 HP.

Which is more recent, the Kubota B2301 or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?

The Kubota B2301 is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1918 for the Nichols-Shepard 20-42.

Which is heavier, the Kubota B2301 or the Nichols-Shepard 20-42?

The Nichols-Shepard 20-42 is heavier: 6123 kg versus 710 kg for the Kubota B2301.

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