Does a rotary cutter fit a Kubota BX2380?

On paper, the Kubota BX2380 clears 0 of 24 curated rotary cutter classes in our catalog, with 3 Partial (at least one limit not confirmed) and 21 incompatible. Most common fail check: PTO horsepower (21 of 24 classes). Checks use verified hitch/PTO overlays, lift Facts and maker-published HP limits. We never invent a number.

compatible
0 compatible
partial
3 partial
incompatible
21 incompatible

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Verified Facts for this tractor

Engine HP
21.6 HP
Hitch
Category I
PTO HP
17.7 PTO HP
PTO RPM
540
Rear lift
680 lbs

Before you buy

  • Kubota BX2380 is sub-compact. Lower rear lift often fails five-foot and heavier rotary cutter classes even when engine HP looks close.
  • Verified hitch: Category I. Implements must list one of those categories. Adapters do not add lift.
  • Verified PTO rating: 17.7 PTO HP. Size PTO implements from this number — not from engine HP.
  • Catalog rear lift: 680 lbs. Measurement point not on file. Heavier rotary cutter tools need headroom over shipping weight (we screen with ~20% margin).
  • No class is a confirmed fit yet: 3 Partial. Each Partial row names the number we couldn't confirm. Check it on the maker's sheet, then re-check.
  • Next step: open the Fit checker with Kubota BX2380 and a specific rotary cutter model, or read the fit guide for this implement type.

What Fit checks for this implement type

Rotary cutters (bush hogs) are PTO-driven brush decks. Fit is hitch class, minimum PTO shaft horsepower, PTO RPM, rear lift and the cutter maker's upper HP limit, not the tractor's marketing engine rating.

What usually fails first

On sub-compacts, check rear lift first: it can fail even when engine HP looks close. A Limited Category I hitch on a cutter listed only for full Category I shows Partial: check the lower-link pin spacing and tower height in the tractor's operator's manual. If Fit says Partial, the row names the number we can't confirm, often the tractor's PTO HP or the cutter maker's upper HP limit. We never invent ratings.

How to use this hub

Scan curated cutter classes below for hitch list, min PTO, and weight. Open the Attachment Fit checker with your tractor, or jump to a type Fit page for an example machine. Finish with serial-year OEM manuals.

On the Kubota BX2380

On the Kubota BX2380, no curated class is a confirmed fit yet: 3 Partial, most often on the upper HP limit. The maker's upper HP limit for 21 of these rows isn't on file yet. Partial is never a confirmed fit.

Results by implement class

    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~598 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.

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  • Bush Hog BH114 Rotary Cutter

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~472 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~540 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 18 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~462 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~496 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Tractor engine HP (21.6) and PTO HP (17.7) are both within the maker's 60 HP maximum for this cutter.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~596 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~682 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~509 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1282 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~725 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Tractor PTO HP 17.7 is within the maker's 120 HP maximum for this cutter.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1440 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~994 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 40 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1700 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 35 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1301 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift clears ~590 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~693 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~780 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~900 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 50 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1242 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 35 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1068 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 45 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1260 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category I) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 55 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: The maker doesn't list a maximum tractor horsepower for this model.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1500 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~840 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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    • Hitch size: Category I matches implement hitch options.
    • PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
    • Upper HP limit: Upper HP limit not on file yet — check the maker's sheet.
    • PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
    • Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift is below ~1140 lb required (weight + 20%).
    • Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.

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Attachment numbers come from the manufacturer specification sheet linked below. Confirm your serial year before purchase.

Engine HP is not PTO HP. Any number we can't confirm shows as Partial. Verify it on the OEM sheet before purchase.

FAQ

Which rotary cutter classes clear on paper for the Kubota BX2380?
No class is a confirmed fit yet: 3 Partial (Woods BB48X BrushBull Rotary Cutter, Bush Hog BH114 Rotary Cutter, and 48″ rotary cutter (compact class)). Each Partial row names the number we couldn't confirm. Check it on the maker's sheet, then re-check.
Why are 3 rotary cutter rows Partial on the Kubota BX2380?
Woods BB48X BrushBull Rotary Cutter, Bush Hog BH114 Rotary Cutter, and 48″ rotary cutter (compact class) are Partial because at least one number can't be confirmed yet, most often the upper HP limit. The maker's upper HP limit for 21 of these rows isn't on file yet. The maker publishes no upper HP limit for those rows, so the top end can't be confirmed. Partial is never a confirmed fit.
What does Partial mean?
Partial means one number can't be confirmed yet: a tractor Fact the check needs (PTO HP, PTO speed, hitch or rear lift) isn't on file, or the maker's upper HP limit isn't on file or isn't published. Partial also shows when only engine HP is known and it's over the maker's HP limit; when the tractor has two published PTO figures and only one is within the maker's HP limit (that can depend on the transmission version, so check which one you have); when the maker publishes different HP limits by drivetrain and this tractor is over one of them; or when the maker's own documents give two different limits. Partial is never a confirmed fit. We mark gaps instead of inventing numbers.
Which rotary cutter classes fail on the Kubota BX2380?
21 class(es) fail — including Land Pride RCR1242 Rotary Cutter, Land Pride RCR1248 Rotary Cutter, and Land Pride RCR1260 Rotary Cutter — usually on PTO horsepower, rear lift, sub-compact suitability, and hitch category. Those need more PTO HP than this tractor has. A smaller model or a tractor with more PTO HP may clear.
How do I check a specific rotary cutter on the Kubota BX2380?
Open the Attachment Fit checker with the Kubota BX2380 and rotary cutter type, open a result row below, or follow the source link on each implement.

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