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Overview
This is a John Deere-produced side-by-side test rather than an independent comparison, using a rigged fixture with a digital force readout to measure loader breakout and rollback power on the 1025R versus Kubota's BX2680. It reports specific numbers: 1,110 lbs breakout and 1,300+ lbs rollback for the 1025R versus 788 and 930 lbs for the Kubota. Useful for buyers wanting quantified loader strength claims, but expect a one-sided pitch, not hands-on ownership impressions.
Posted by the PrairieCoast Equipment channel, using what appears to be John Deere's own promotional comparison footage, so expect a sales-leaning, brand-favorable presentation.
Side-by-side specs
| 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 |