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Read articles →This is Round 4 of an 8-part head-to-head series, focused entirely on loader lift capacity: Kubota BX2680 vs. John Deere 1025R. The host runs structured bucket tests with measured weights, explains his methodology for keeping buckets level, and then shifts to real-world pallet fork scenarios showing how usable capacity drops sharply at extended reach. Final numbers: roughly 940 lbs for the BX vs. 1,400 lbs for the Deere just off the ground. Best for buyers who want hands-on data beyond spec sheets.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, with a family-hobby perspective and no apparent dealer affiliation, though the host openly acknowledges his own experience and potential bias in testing.
In the test, the BX2680 lifted 940 pounds just off the ground without using the curl function.
The 1025R lifted 1,400 pounds off the ground without curl, described as a sound victory over the BX2680 in this round.
No, usable capacity drops sharply at extended reach, with around 300 to 350 pounds being the practical limit on a pallet at distance.
The host found two-function use very similar between the two, maybe a tad easier on the BX2680, but lift capacity differed significantly.
