Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?

The Kubota BX2680 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 19.5 hp hp for pto hp.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on loader lift at 948 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?

The Kubota B2601HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,290 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Kubota B2601HSD 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 Kubota B2601HSD leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota B2601HSD and Kubota BX2680.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2601HSD	Kubota BX2680
Engine HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.5 hp	19.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 948 lb	739 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,290 lb	680 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 78.5 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,146 lbf	1,286 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 8.3 gpm	6.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	▲ 8.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2601HSDKubota BX2680

Engine HPhp

24.3 hp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲948 lb

739 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,290 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	KubotaB2601HSD	KubotaBX2680


PTO Power	19.5 hp	19.5 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder diesel	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	diesel	Direct injection
Displacement	61.1 in³	61.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.3 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not explicitly published as a combined ROPS+loader figure in sources found. Tractor-only weight is 1,632 lb (740 kg).	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	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.	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	Dual pump	Open center tandem pump gear type
Steering Flow	Not Published	1.0 gpm
Implement Flow	8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm	6.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gal/min (total system - individual remote valve flow not separately published)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 gpm	6.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 (single rear remote is optional)	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540	STD (540 rpm)
PTO Type	Independent	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lbs.	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	independent, 2500	STD (2500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	I	SAE Category I Optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1290 lb	680 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	22x8.50-12	26X12-12
R3 Turf - Front	22x8.50-12	18X8.5-10
Tire Size & Options	Ag (R1): 7-12 front / 11.2-16 rear; Turf (R3): 22x8.50-12 front / 22x8.50-12 rear; Industrial (R4): 23x8.50-12 front / 12-16.5 rear; also Goodyear R14 hybrid multi-purpose tire available	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	26X12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	18X8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-16	26X12-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-12	18X8.5-10

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qts.	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qts.	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	78.5 in.	71.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	2146 lbs.	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	LA435 Swift-Tach Loader (1-lever Quick Coupler)	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lbs.	739 lb

Clutch	N/A	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.
No. of Speeds	3 ranges (HST)	2 Range (Low-High)
Transmission Type	HST (3 ranges)	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0-12.7 mph (0-12.7 mph)	8.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0-9.5 mph (0-9.5 mph)	6.2 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard	Rear differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type
Steering	Power steering	Integral power steering
Frame Type	Not explicitly published in sources found. Tractor uses standard compact utility tractor chassis construction.	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Drawbar included as standard; rated capacity not published in sources found	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 550 lb.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat with armrests; adjustable tilt-steering wheel; seat is not described as having mechanical suspension	Not Published

Wheelbase	61.4 inches 61 in	55.1 in
Overall Width	49 in.	45.1 in
Ground Clearance	12.8 in.	6.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	85.0 in.	83.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	85 in - this is the standing/unfolded height; folded height not separately published in sources found	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 feet (2.1 m)	7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.9 in.	99.0 in (w/ Front guard)

Kubota B2601HSD vs Kubota BX2680: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?: The Kubota BX2680 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the Kubota B2601HSD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 19.5 hp hp for pto hp.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on loader lift at 948 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2601HSD or the Kubota BX2680?: The Kubota B2601HSD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,290 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.