Kubota BX23S Cab Enclosure – Hardtop All-Weather Tractor Cab
Get more use from your Kubota BX23S when cold wind, rain, sleet, and snow arrive. An Original Tractor Cab hardtop cab adds a weather barrier around the operator area. As a result, you can spend less time fighting the weather and more time getting work done.
The Kubota BX23S is built for work in every season. You may move dirt in spring, mow in summer, clean up leaves in fall, and move snow in winter. However, an open operator station leaves you exposed to the weather.
That is where a Kubota BX23S cab can help.
Original Tractor Cab offers two cab choices for the BX23S. Therefore, it is important to choose the right one for the way you use your tractor.
Original Tractor Cab part 12244 is the standard hardtop cab for the Kubota BX23S. It gives you a hard roof, clear windows, hinged doors, and an enclosed operator area. However, the backhoe cannot be used while this cab is installed.
Original Tractor Cab part 12345 is made for BX23S owners who need access to the backhoe during cab season. It uses an extended rear roof and a removable rear panel. In addition, a glass windshield and electric wiper are included with this model.
Both choices help turn your open BX23S into a more sheltered place to work.
Original Tractor Cab has made weather protection products in the USA since 1939. Today, that same goal remains simple: help people get outdoor work done with better protection from the elements.
Original Tractor Cab for the Kubota BX23S
The BX23S is more than a small tractor.
It is a sub-compact tractor loader backhoe. Therefore, cab fit is more complex than it is on many standard compact tractors.
The rear backhoe station changes the way the operator area must be enclosed. In fact, the seat must be able to work with both tractor and backhoe functions.
For that reason, Original Tractor Cab offers two different BX23S cab solutions.
Kubota BX23S Cab 12244
Original Tractor Cab part 12244 is the standard hardtop cab for the Kubota BX23S.
This model works well for owners who want a weather enclosure for loader work, snow removal, mowing, and other tractor jobs.
The cab uses a 16-gauge steel tube frame. Meanwhile, strong stop-rip vinyl fabric forms much of the enclosure.
Clear Lexan window material helps maintain a wide view around the tractor. In addition, a molded ABS plastic hard top covers the operator area.
Hinged doors make entry and exit simple.
The cab can be removed and put back on as seasons change. Therefore, owners can set up the tractor based on the work they plan to do.
One key fact must be understood before you buy part 12244.
The backhoe is not accessible while this cab is installed.
So, if you plan to use the BX23S backhoe often during cab season, consider part 12345 instead.
Kubota BX23S Backhoe Cab 12345
Original Tractor Cab part 12345 solves a different need.
This cab is made for BX23S owners who want weather protection while retaining access to the tractor’s backhoe.
The cab stands about 88 inches tall. It also uses an extended rear roof to cover more of the operator area.
A removable rear panel gives you access to the backhoe station. As a result, the BX23S can keep more of the versatility that makes this tractor loader backhoe so useful.
The 12345 cab also includes a glass windshield and electric wiper.
Installation takes about four hours based on current product information. Meanwhile, removal can take about 45 minutes.
This design may be the better choice if digging remains part of your winter or cold-weather work.
Which Kubota BX23S Cab Should You Choose?
Start with one simple question.
Do you need to use the backhoe while the cab is installed?
If the answer is no, part 12244 may fit your needs well. It gives you a hardtop enclosure for common tractor work such as loader use, snow removal, mowing, hauling, and property care.
If the answer is yes, look at part 12345.
The 12345 design gives you access to the backhoe through its removable rear panel. Therefore, you do not have to give up backhoe use just because you want a cab on the tractor.
This choice matters.
So, think about how you use your BX23S before you order.
Hardtop Weather Protection for Your BX23S
Weather can make even a short tractor job feel long.
Cold wind can cut through heavy clothes. Meanwhile, blowing snow can hit your face and cover your coat.
Rain creates another problem. Even light rain can leave you wet during a long job.
A hardtop cab helps place a barrier between you and those elements.
That simple change can make the BX23S much more pleasant to use in poor weather.
Protection From Cold Wind
Wind is often one of the worst parts of winter tractor work.
Your tractor moves through the air as you work. Therefore, even a light wind can feel much colder from an open seat.
A cab helps reduce direct exposure to that moving air.
As a result, snow removal and other cold-weather chores can feel less harsh.
You still need to dress for the weather. However, an enclosure adds another layer between you and the cold.
Protection From Blowing Snow
The BX23S is well suited to snow removal.
However, moving snow can put the operator right in the path of blowing powder.
Loose snow can blow back toward the tractor. In addition, wind may carry fine snow into your face and onto your clothes.
A Kubota BX23S cab helps block much of that blowing snow.
Therefore, you can focus more on where you are driving and where the snow needs to go.
Protection From Rain and Sleet
Rain does not always mean the job can wait.
A driveway may need to be cleared. Material may need to be moved. Likewise, animals or property may still need care.
The cab roof and enclosure help shield the operator from rain and sleet.
As a result, the BX23S can be more pleasant to use when the forecast does not work with your plans.
Of course, no cab makes unsafe weather safe. Always follow Kubota safety rules and use good judgment.
Shade From Direct Sun
A hard roof is useful outside of winter too.
The top places a solid barrier between the operator and direct overhead sun.
Therefore, it can provide useful shade during warm-weather jobs.
That feature helps make a hardtop cab useful through more than one season.
Strong Cab Construction
A tractor cab needs to handle outdoor use.
Part 12244 uses a 16-gauge steel tube frame. That frame gives the enclosure its basic shape and support.
Strong yet light stop-rip vinyl fabric covers much of the cab. In addition, the material resists water, abrasion, mildew, rot, and other common outdoor conditions.
The roof uses molded ABS plastic with a UV inhibitor.
Together, these materials create a practical weather enclosure without the weight and bulk of a full steel cab.
Clear Lexan Windows
Visibility matters on any tractor.
You need to see the ground ahead. At the same time, you need a good view of buildings, trees, people, vehicles, implements, and other items near the machine.
Clear Lexan material helps maintain that view.
The material is shatter resistant. In addition, dealer information states that it can handle sub-zero temperatures without cracking.
That makes it well suited to winter tractor work.
The windshield also has a forward slope. As a result, glare can be reduced during operation.
Optional Windshield and Wiper for Cab 12244
Some BX23S owners want a glass windshield.
Original Tractor Cab safety glass windshield 10120 is offered for this hardtop cab line.
Wiper choices are also available.
Compatible options include:
- Manual wiper kit 10121
- Electric wiper kit 10122
Check current fitment before ordering any option.
The glass windshield is especially useful when an electric wiper is desired.
For part 12345, a glass windshield and electric wiper are included with the cab.
Therefore, compare what comes with each cab before you compare the final cost of your setup.
Cab Accessories for the Kubota BX23S
A hardtop cab can also serve as a base for useful accessories.
Available options for the standard BX23S cab include work lights, mirrors, warning lights, electrical parts, and windshield equipment.
For example, LED work lights can help during early morning snow removal.
Side mirrors can improve your view around the tractor. Meanwhile, a rear-view mirror can make it easier to see what is behind you.
A fuse and switch panel can help manage added electrical equipment.
An amber caution light may also be useful for some work sites.
Before you order, verify each accessory for the cab you choose.
Useful Accessory Part Numbers
Current dealer listings show several accessories for cab 12244:
- Safety glass windshield: 10120
- Manual wiper: 10121
- Electric wiper: 10122
- Side mirror kit: 11133
- LED work light kit: 12142
- Rear-view mirror kit: 12221
- Fuse panel switch kit: 12250
- Amber LED caution light: 12188
Availability can change. Therefore, use the live OriginalCab.com product listing as the final source before purchase.
Kubota BX23S Cab Installation
Original Tractor Cab designs these cabs with owner installation in mind.
Dealer information lists installation of cab 12244 at under four hours. However, actual time can change based on your tools, skill, tractor setup, and accessories.
Part 12345 also has an estimated installation time of about four hours.
Start by reading the full installation instructions.
Next, lay out the parts and hardware.
Then, follow each step in order.
Do not rush the job.
Correct installation helps the roof, frame, doors, and panels fit as designed.
Original Tractor Cab also provides installation information and video support for BX23S cab products.
If you do not feel comfortable doing the work, ask a qualified shop or dealer for help.
Why Add a Cab to a Kubota BX23S?
The BX23S can work in all four seasons.
That is one of its main strengths.
Yet the open operator area puts you in the same weather as the job.
A cab changes that.
Snow can still fall. However, much less of it can reach you directly.
Wind can still blow. Yet the enclosure helps block much of that direct air.
Rain may still come down. Still, a roof and enclosure give you a place to work with more shelter.
Therefore, a cab can help you get more value from a tractor you already own.
Kubota BX23S Specifications
The Kubota BX23S is a sub-compact tractor loader backhoe built for a wide range of property work.
Kubota lists it for jobs such as landscaping, property care, hobby farming, snow removal, and other daily tasks.
Its small size helps it work in tight areas. At the same time, the loader and backhoe add a wide range of uses.
Kubota BX23S Engine
Kubota powers the BX23S with its D902 diesel engine.
Key engine specifications include:
- Engine: Kubota D902
- Type: liquid-cooled diesel
- Cylinders: 3
- Gross horsepower: 21.6 HP
- PTO horsepower: 17.7 HP
- Displacement: 54.8 cubic inches
- Displacement: 898 cc
- Rated engine speed: 3,200 RPM
The engine gives the BX23S useful power in a very compact package.
Therefore, the tractor can handle many home, farm, and property jobs without taking up the space of a much larger machine.
Four-Wheel Drive
Kubota equips the BX23S with four-wheel drive.
That feature can help when the ground is loose, wet, snowy, or uneven.
Of course, traction depends on tires, ballast, ground conditions, and the task.
Still, 4WD is an important part of the BX23S design.
It is especially useful for loader work and snow removal.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The BX23S uses a hydrostatic transmission with high and low ranges.
This setup makes forward and reverse movement simple.
That matters because loader and backhoe work often call for frequent changes in direction.
For example, you may drive into a pile, back away, turn, dump the load, and repeat the process many times.
The HST makes that type of work easy to control.
Kubota BX23S PTO
Kubota lists PTO output at 17.7 horsepower.
The tractor has a live independent PTO with a hydraulic clutch.
A 540 RPM rear PTO comes standard. In addition, a 2,500 RPM mid PTO is standard.
These PTO systems add to the versatility of the tractor.
As a result, the BX23S can work with suitable PTO-driven equipment when Kubota approves the setup.
Three-Point Hitch
The BX23S uses a Category I three-point hitch.
Kubota lists lift capacity at 24 inches behind the pin at 680 pounds.
That gives the tractor the ability to work with many suitable small implements.
However, always check implement weight and compatibility before use.
Proper ballast also matters.
BX23S Dimensions
Compact size is one of the main benefits of the BX23S.
Kubota publishes these key dimensions:
- Length with three-point hitch: about 99 inches
- Width at minimum tread: about 45.1 inches
- Height with ROPS: about 86.2 inches
- Wheelbase: about 55.1 inches
- Ground clearance at front axle: about 6.5 inches
These figures show why the BX23S works well around homes, barns, landscaping, driveways, and other tight spaces.
It is small enough to remain easy to handle. Yet it has enough size and weight for useful work.
Kubota BX23S Weight
Kubota lists tractor weight at about 1,598 pounds in current product literature.
The actual working weight can be much higher.
A loader adds weight. Likewise, a backhoe, cab, ballast, loaded tires, operator, fuel, and attachments all add to the total.
Therefore, use the actual equipped weight when you plan transport or trailer loads.
Kubota BX23S Hydraulics
Kubota lists hydraulic pump output at 6.2 gallons per minute.
Hydraulic power supports key tractor functions.
The loader is one clear example.
Power steering also helps make the compact tractor easy to handle.
Together, these systems help the BX23S work well for jobs that call for repeated movement and control.
BX23S Loader Work
The front loader is one reason many people choose a BX23S.
A loader can move mulch, dirt, stone, snow, firewood, and other loose material.
Therefore, the tractor can take on jobs that would be slow and hard by hand.
Loader work also makes a cab useful.
You may spend hours moving snow in winter. Likewise, wet spring weather may arrive while you are moving soil or gravel.
An enclosure helps give the operator a more sheltered place to work.
BX23S Backhoe Work
The backhoe sets the BX23S apart from many small tractors.
It can be used for digging, trenching, landscaping, and other property jobs.
However, the backhoe also changes which cab you should buy.
Part 12244 does not allow access to the backhoe while the cab is installed.
Part 12345 was designed to address that need.
Its removable rear panel gives access to the backhoe station. Therefore, owners who dig during cab season should look closely at the 12345 design.
That fitment choice should be made before ordering.
A Small Tractor Built for Many Jobs
The BX23S packs many uses into a compact machine.
You can load material.
You can dig.
You can maintain property.
In addition, you can clear snow.
That broad range of work is why weather protection can add so much value.
A tractor that works only in warm weather may not need an enclosure. However, a machine used all year puts its operator in many kinds of weather.
The right cab helps solve that problem.
Original Tractor Cab Company History – Made in the USA Since 1939
Original Tractor Cab began with a simple problem.
A farmer needed protection from bad weather.
That problem led to an idea in 1939.
More than eight decades later, the same basic idea still guides the company.
Stanley Williams and the First Tractor Cab
Stanley Williams was a farmer.
Like other farmers, he had work to do when the weather was cold, wet, and windy.
Open tractors offered little protection.
So, Stanley created a cab for his own tractor.
The idea came from a real need rather than a boardroom.
Soon, other farmers noticed what he had made.
They wanted weather protection too.
As demand grew, Stanley’s idea became a business.
That business became Original Tractor Cab Company.
A Product Born From Real Farm Work
The first Original Tractor Cab solved a clear problem.
Farm work could not always wait for a warm, dry day.
That fact shaped the company from the start.
Instead of changing the tractor itself, a cab could give the operator a barrier from the weather.
The idea was practical.
It was also easy to understand.
As a result, demand grew beyond Stanley’s own farm.
Original Tractor Cab During World War II
World War II changed manufacturing across the United States.
Original Tractor Cab changed too.
During the war years, normal cab production stopped. Instead, the company shifted work toward products needed for the military effort.
After the war, Original Tractor Cab returned to the market it knew.
Farmers still needed weather protection.
So, the company continued to build products for outdoor equipment operators.
New Equipment Created New Needs
Tractors changed over the years.
So did the people who used them.
Small tractors became common around homes, estates, farms, and commercial properties.
Lawn and garden machines also grew in use.
Therefore, Original Tractor Cab expanded beyond its first farm tractor designs.
Weather enclosures were developed for more types of equipment.
The goal stayed much the same.
Help the person in the seat deal with bad weather.
From Winter Cabs to Sunshades
Cold weather was only part of the problem.
Summer sun could also make outdoor work hard.
For that reason, sunshades became another part of the Original Tractor Cab product line.
A cab enclosure helps shield the operator from wind, rain, sleet, and snow.
Meanwhile, a sunshade places a roof between the operator and direct overhead sun.
The products are different.
However, they serve the same broad goal.
They help make outdoor equipment more pleasant to use.
Three Generations of Family History
Original Tractor Cab grew through generations of the Williams family.
Each generation saw new equipment and new customer needs.
Yet the basic idea remained simple.
People own machines because they have work to do.
Weather should not make every job harder than it needs to be.
That belief helped turn one farmer’s idea into a lasting American company.
Made in Arlington, Indiana
Original Tractor Cab is based in Arlington, Indiana.
The company proudly traces its roots to 1939.
Today, Original Tractor Cab makes cab enclosures, hardtop cabs, sunshades, and accessories for many types of outdoor equipment.
The machines have changed a great deal since Stanley Williams built his first cab.
Materials have changed too.
However, the reason for the product is still easy to understand.
Operators want protection from the weather.
More Than Eight Decades of Weather Protection
Few products stay useful for more than eight decades without changing.
Tractor cabs have changed.
Yet the need behind them has not.
Snow is still cold.
Rain is still wet.
Wind still makes winter work harder.
The sun still beats down on operators in summer.
Therefore, weather protection still matters.
The Kubota BX23S cab is a modern version of the same practical idea that started Original Tractor Cab in 1939.
Kubota BX23S Cab Frequently Asked Questions
What Original Tractor Cab fits the Kubota BX23S?
Original Tractor Cab offers two key options. Part 12244 is the standard hardtop cab for the BX23S. Part 12345 is designed for owners who need backhoe access while the cab is installed.
Can I use the BX23S backhoe with cab 12244 installed?
No. The backhoe is not accessible while cab 12244 is installed.
Which cab should I buy if I need to use my backhoe?
Consider Original Tractor Cab part 12345. It uses an extended rear roof and removable rear panel to provide access to the backhoe station.
Does cab 12345 include a windshield and wiper?
Yes. Current product information lists a glass windshield and electric wiper with part 12345.
Is the Original Tractor Cab an OEM Kubota cab?
No. These are aftermarket products made by Original Tractor Cab Co., Inc. They are not genuine Kubota OEM cabs.
Does cab 12244 have a hard roof?
Yes. The standard cab uses a molded ABS plastic hard top with UV inhibitor.
What are the standard cab windows made from?
Part 12244 uses clear, shatter-resistant Lexan window material.
Can I add a glass windshield to cab 12244?
Yes. Safety glass windshield 10120 is offered for the applicable Original Tractor Cab hardtop line.
Can I add a windshield wiper?
Compatible manual and electric wiper kits are available for the standard hardtop setup. Check current windshield requirements and fitment before ordering.
Does the cab help during snow removal?
Yes. The enclosure helps shield the operator from wind, blowing snow, rain, and sleet. That makes snow removal one of the main uses for a BX23S weather cab.
Does this cab provide rollover protection?
No. An Original Tractor Cab weather enclosure must not be treated as a ROPS or other protective safety structure.
How long does installation take?
Dealer information lists installation of cab 12244 at under four hours. Part 12345 is also listed at about four hours. Actual installation time can vary.
Is the cab made in the USA?
Yes. Original Tractor Cab identifies its BX23S cab products as made in the USA.
Buy Your Kubota BX23S Cab Direct From Original Tractor Cab
Your Kubota BX23S was made to do more than one job.
Your cab should fit the work you do too.
If loader work, mowing, snow removal, and general tractor use are your main goals, Original Tractor Cab 12244 gives you a practical hardtop enclosure.
However, choose carefully if you need the backhoe.
Original Tractor Cab 12345 was designed for BX23S owners who want cab weather protection while retaining access to the backhoe station.
Therefore, start with the way you use your machine.
Confirm your tractor model.
Next, decide whether backhoe access is needed while the cab is installed.
Then, choose the Original Tractor Cab that fits your work.
Both products come from a company that has made operator weather protection products in the USA since 1939.
Get more from your Kubota BX23S through more of the year with Original Tractor Cab.
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