Does a post hole digger fit a Kubota BX23S?
On paper, the Kubota BX23S clears 1 of 5 curated post hole digger classes in our catalog and 4 incompatible. Clearing classes include Post hole digger (compact class). Most common fail check: hitch category (4 of 5 classes). Checks use verified hitch/PTO overlays and lift Facts — we never invent PTO horsepower.
- compatible
- 1 compatible
- partial
- 0 partial
- incompatible
- 4 incompatible
Open in Fit checker →Implement hub →Fit guide →Tractor profile →
Verified Facts for this tractor
- Engine HP
- 21.6 HP
- Hitch
- Limited Category I
- PTO HP
- 17.7 PTO HP
- PTO RPM
- 540
- Rear lift
- 680 lbs @ 24″
Before you buy
- Kubota BX23S is sub-compact — Limited Category I and lower lift often fail five-foot and heavier post hole digger classes even when engine HP “looks close.”
- Verified hitch: Limited Category I. Implements must name that class explicitly — 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 lb @ 24″. Heavier post hole digger tools need headroom over shipping weight (we screen with ~20% margin).
- 1 curated class(es) clear on paper — still confirm serial-year OEM sheets and ballast.
- Next step: open the Fit checker with Kubota BX23S and a specific post hole digger model, or read the fit guide for this implement type.
What Fit checks for this implement type
3-point post-hole diggers need hitch class, PTO shaft power, and enough lift to carry the boom. Auger diameter and soil still belong in the implement manual.
What usually fails first
PTO HP and lift on compact frames. Sub-compacts often clear only lighter diggers; utility machines handle larger augers when the sheet agrees.
How to use this hub
Match hitch and min PTO below, then screen in the Fit checker. Confirm digger and tractor OEM pages for your serial year.
On the Kubota BX23S
On the Kubota BX23S, 1 of 5 curated post hole digger classes clear — including Post hole digger (compact class). Failures often trace to hitch category. Still confirm serial-year OEM sheets.
Results by implement class
Post hole digger (compact class)
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Limited Category I matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~336 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.
Land Pride PD10 Post Hole Digger
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Limited Category I) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~144 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.
Land Pride PD15 Post Hole Digger
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Limited Category I) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~194 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Implement is marked suitable for sub-compact geometry.
Land Pride PD25 Post Hole Digger
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Limited Category I) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~224 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.
Land Pride PD35 Post Hole Digger
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Limited Category I) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 17.7 PTO HP is below the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 680 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~280 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Implement is not marked suitable for sub-compact hitch geometry / frame size.
Attachment numbers come from the manufacturer specification sheet linked below. Confirm your serial year before purchase.
FAQ
- Which post hole digger classes clear on paper for the Kubota BX23S?
- 1 of 5 curated classes pass hitch, PTO, and lift checks — including Post hole digger (compact class). Still confirm serial-year OEM sheets.
- What does Partial mean?
- A Fact is missing — usually PTO horsepower or hitch category. Engine HP is not a substitute. We mark gaps instead of inventing numbers.
- Which post hole digger classes fail on the Kubota BX23S?
- 4 class(es) fail — including Land Pride PD10 Post Hole Digger, Land Pride PD15 Post Hole Digger, and Land Pride PD25 Post Hole Digger — usually on hitch category, PTO horsepower, and sub-compact suitability. Narrower tools or hitch-rated variants may differ.
- Why does Post hole digger (compact class) clear when Land Pride PD10 Post Hole Digger fails on the Kubota BX23S?
- Post hole digger (compact class) passes hitch/PTO/lift with published Facts; Land Pride PD10 Post Hole Digger fails on hitch category. That is a class-sheet difference — not “about the same engine HP.”
- How do I check a specific post hole digger on the Kubota BX23S?
- Open the Attachment Fit checker with the Kubota BX23S and post hole digger type, open a result row below, or follow the source link on each implement.