Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota LX2610?

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 LX2610?

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

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota LX2610?

The Kubota LX2610 leads on loader lift at 1,067 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 LX2610?

The Kubota LX2610 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,676 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX2680.

Kubota BX2680 vs Kubota LX2610

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 LX2610 leads 6 categories to 0 (2 tied). Machine pages: Kubota BX2680 and Kubota LX2610.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota BX2680	Kubota LX2610
Engine HP (hp)	24.8 hp	24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.5 hp	19.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	739 lb	▲ 1,067 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	680 lb	▲ 1,676 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,286 lbf	▲ 2,245 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	▲ 8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	8.1 mph	▲ 11.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota BX2680Kubota LX2610

Engine HPhp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

739 lb

▲1,067 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

680 lb

▲1,676 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	KubotaLX2610


PTO Power	19.5 hp	19.5 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter	4.5 inch Dual paper element
Engine Type	Liquid cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder, diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	61.1 in³	77 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	24.8 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	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	Dual pump
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	8.7 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)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2139 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500 rpm)	2500 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I Optional	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	1676 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12-12	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	12.4-16 / 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	23X8.50-14 / 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12-12	12.4-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	7.0-12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	4.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.2 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	7.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	4.0 gal

Loader Lift Height	71.0 in	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)	2245 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)	Front Loader (LA535 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	739 lb	1067 lb

Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.	N/A
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.1 mph	11.2 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	6.2 mph	8.4 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	Differential lock standard

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Integral power steering	Hydraulic 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	Deluxe high-back suspension seat

Wheelbase	55.1 in	65.6 in
Overall Width	45.1 in	53.7 in
Ground Clearance	6.5 in	14.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	83.1 in	88.4 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)	Not Published