John Deere 1R 25 vs Kubota BX2680

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 1R 25 leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 1R 25 and Kubota BX2680.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere1R 25	KubotaBX2680

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	D1005
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	61.1 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.2 hp	23.3 hp
PTO Power	17.8 hp	19.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Gear	Open center tandem pump gear type
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.2 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	1.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0 standard (2-valve rear remote coupler optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.31 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.2 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	3.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.8 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	STD (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	STD (2500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	SAE Category I Optional
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,213 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	680 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Quarter-inching valve
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	Hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	2 Range (Low-High)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.3 mph	6.5 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock standard
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Foldable ROPS, standard equipment	Two-post foldable ROPS
Steering	Power steering	Integral power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, left-hand pedal	Mechanical, wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension seat, high back, adjustable settings; tilt steering	High-back seat with armrests; fore/aft slide and backrest-tilt adjustment
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	95.5 in (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 48.03 in (R4 tires)	45.1 in
Wheelbase	63 in	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	6.5 in; 8.4 in without mid-mount mower
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	7.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	83.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	1,797 lb open station; 2,242 lb cab (shipping weight)	1,521 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R3 Hybrid, or R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	18X8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	26X12-12
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12	18X8.5-10
R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5	26X12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	18X8.5-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	26X12-12
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)
Loader Model	120R	LA344S (standard, quick attach); LA344 (pin-on option)
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in	71.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (NSL): 803 lb	739 lb (LA344 pin-on); 613 lb (LA344S quick attach)
Loader Breakout Force	1,823 lbf (at pivot pin)	1,407 lbf (LA344 pin-on); 1,286 lbf (LA344S quick attach)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Kubota BX80 Series Brush Guard Insert (S/N C1630 and up) $259.00 S/N C1630 and after Kubota BX80 Series Brush Guard Insert (S/N before C1630) $299.00 S/N before C1630

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John Deere 1R 25 vs Kubota BX2680: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1R 25 or the Kubota BX2680?

The Kubota BX2680 leads on engine hp at 23.3 hp hp, compared to 23.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1R 25.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1R 25 or the Kubota BX2680?

The Kubota BX2680 leads on pto hp at 19.2 hp hp, compared to 17.8 hp hp for the John Deere 1R 25.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1R 25 or the Kubota BX2680?

The John Deere 1R 25 leads on weight at 1,797 lb lb, compared to 1,521 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1R 25 or the Kubota BX2680?

The John Deere 1R 25 leads on loader lift at 803 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1R 25 or the Kubota BX2680?

The John Deere 1R 25 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 915 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

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