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Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
Open comparison →Written guides on choosing tractors, hydraulics, PTO, hitches, and maintenance.
Read articles →This episode puts both the Kubota BX2680 and John Deere 1025R on an antique dynamometer (borrowed from a local antique tractor club) to measure actual PTO horsepower against rated specs. It walks through how the dyno works, notes calibration uncertainties, and records readings for multiple tractors including both subcompacts. Both machines tested notably above their rated PTO figures. Best for shoppers curious about real-world PTO output comparisons between these two models.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, projects, and family content, not affiliated with any dealership, though the host owns both machines being compared.
| John Deere 1025R | Kubota BX2680 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 19.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 1,407 lbf (LA344 pin-on); 1,286 lbf (LA344S quick attach) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | 1,213 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 5.2 gpm |
