Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.8 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 19.5 hp hp for the Kubota BX2680.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?

The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Kubota BX2680 vs Kubota L2501

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 L2501 leads 7 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota BX2680 and Kubota L2501.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota BX2680	Kubota L2501
Engine HP (hp)	24.8 hp	24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.5 hp	▲ 20.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	739 lb	▲ 1,082 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	680 lb	▲ 1,389 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,286 lbf	▲ 2,373 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	▲ 8.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	8.1 mph	▲ 10.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota BX2680Kubota L2501

Engine HPhp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

19.5 hp

▲20.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

739 lb

▲1,082 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

680 lb

▲1,389 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaBX2680	KubotaL2501


PTO Power	19.5 hp	20.5 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter	Not Published
Engine Type	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Displacement	61.1 in³	100.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	24.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	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	Open center tandem pump gear type	Not Published
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	3.13 gpm
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	5.15 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	8.28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	8.28 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	STD (540 rpm)	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1918 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I Optional	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	1389 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12-12	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12-12	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	71.0 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)	2373 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	739 lb	1082 lb

Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.1 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	6.2 mph	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	Not Published

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

Wheelbase	55.1 in	63.3 in
Overall Width	45.1 in	55.1 in
Ground Clearance	6.5 in	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	83.1 in	91.7 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	7.5 ft (2.3 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.0 in (w/ Front guard)	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in

Kubota BX2680 vs Kubota L2501: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.8 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?: The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 19.5 hp hp for the Kubota BX2680.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?: The Kubota L2501 leads on loader lift at 1,082 lb lb, compared to 739 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota L2501?: The Kubota L2501 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.