Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the Kubota BX2680?

The Kubota BX2680 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the Kubota BX2680?

The Kubota BX2680 leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 18.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the Kubota BX2680?

The John Deere 1025R leads on loader lift at 754 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the Kubota BX2680?

The John Deere 1025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

John Deere 1025R vs Kubota BX2680

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 1025R leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 1025R and Kubota BX2680.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	Kubota BX2680
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.2 hp	▲ 19.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,556 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 754 lb	739 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	680 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 72 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,823 lbf	1,286 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 6.3 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.1 mph	8.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RKubota BX2680

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

18.2 hp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

1,556 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲754 lb

703 lb

739 lb

120RH120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

680 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere1025R	KubotaBX2680


PTO Power	18.2 hp	19.5 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	61.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1556 lb	—
Weight with Cab and Loader	approx. 1,996 lb shipping weight with cab	Not Applicable
Weight with ROPS and Loader	approx. 1,444 lb shipping weight open station (no loader); operating weight with loader approx. 1,556 lb shipping	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available	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	Single gear	Open center tandem pump gear type
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 psi	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	STD (540 rpm)
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	758 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	STD (2500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	SAE Category I Optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	26X12-12
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18X8.5-10
Tire Size & Options	Front: R3 Turf 18x8.50-10, R3 Turf Radial 18x8.50-10, R4 18x8.5-10 \| Rear: R3 Turf 26x12-12, R4 26x12-12	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	26X12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18X8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	26X12-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	18X8.5-10

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	120R Quik-Park Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height	739 lb

Clutch	wet disc	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	hydrostatic	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	8.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	6.2 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Power	Integral power steering
Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	Front 1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	—	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb.

Wheelbase	57.1 inches 57.1 in	55.1 in
Overall Width	47 in	45.1 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	6.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	—	83.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	—	99.0 in (w/ Front guard)