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Overview
This is Round 4 of an 8-part head-to-head series, focused entirely on loader lift capacity: Kubota BX2680 vs. John Deere 1025R. The host runs structured bucket tests with measured weights, explains his methodology for keeping buckets level, and then shifts to real-world pallet fork scenarios showing how usable capacity drops sharply at extended reach. Final numbers: roughly 940 lbs for the BX vs. 1,400 lbs for the Deere just off the ground. Best for buyers who want hands-on data beyond spec sheets.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, with a family-hobby perspective and no apparent dealer affiliation, though the host openly acknowledges his own experience and potential bias in testing.
Spec overview
John Deere 1025R
- PTO horsepower
- 18.2 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point
- 3-point lift capacity
- 758 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 3.5 gpm