Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota BX1880?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on engine hp at 24.5 hp hp, compared to 16.6 hp hp for the Kubota BX1880.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota BX1880?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on pto hp at 21.8 hp hp, compared to 13.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX1880.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota BX1880?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on loader lift at 1,369 lb lb, compared to 613 lb lb for the Kubota BX1880.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota BX1880?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,631 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX1880.

Bobcat CT2025 vs Kubota BX1880

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 6 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT2025 leads 6 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2025 and Kubota BX1880.

Want a third or fourth machine in the mix? Open this matchup in the comparison tool and add up to two more.

Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2025	Kubota BX1880
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.5 hp	16.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 21.8 hp	13.7 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,369 lb	613 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	680 lb
Lift Height (in)	—	70.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	1,286 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.7 mph	7.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2025Kubota BX1880

Engine HPhp

▲24.5 hp

16.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲21.8 hp

13.7 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,369 lb

613 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,631 lb

680 lb

Share↓ Image 𝕏 f ✉

Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	BobcatCT2025	KubotaBX1880


PTO Power	21.8 hp	13.7 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Displacement	97.6 in³	43.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	16.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Not Published	Open center tandem pump gear type
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	6.9 gpm	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 pairs (optional)	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	STD (540 rpm)
PTO Type	Live	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic position control system	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,631 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	1,976 rpm (optional)	STD (2500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	SAE Category I Optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	24X12-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	16X7.5-8
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	24X12-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	16X7.5-8

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Rear (Std); Mid (optional)	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	70.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard quick attach mounting system	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,369 lb	613 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.
No. of Speeds	Infinite, 3-range (HST); 9F x 3R (MST)	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	3-range HST (HST); Manual 9F x 3R (MST)	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.7 mph (15.6 km/hr) (HST); 9.4 mph (15.2 km/hr) (MST)	7.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.7 mph (14.0 km/hr) (HST); 6.2 mph (9.9 km/hr) (MST)	5.6 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Integral power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (Std)	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in	55.1 in
Overall Width	62.4 in	44.1 in
Ground Clearance	11.7 in	5.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.2 in	81.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in	7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in	95.5 in

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet