Dyno Test! PTO Horsepower Comparison - Kubota BX2680 vs. Deere 1025R Round #5 of 8
Overview
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 | 18.2 hp | 19.5 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point | 1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 758 lb | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 5.2 gpm |
