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Read articles →Day two of a multi-part BX23S vs. 1025R series, focused entirely on a hands-on bucket-fill and material-volume test using crushed concrete and rock. The creator runs both tractors through identical loading tasks, then measures the resulting piles by stepping them off and calculating cubic feet, arriving at 27 vs. 18 cubic feet for three loads. He also directly challenges Kubota's operator-manual claims about productivity. Best for buyers who want a real-work performance comparison rather than a spec-sheet rundown, though the John Deere lean is pronounced.
The creator identifies himself at the end as a John Deere salesperson, so the framing and conclusions are openly dealer-sided toward John Deere.
Over three loads, the John Deere loaded 27 cubic feet of crushed concrete and rock, while the Kubota BX23S loaded 18 cubic feet.
No. At idle the Kubota stalled going into the pile while the Deere pushed through, and the Deere moved a larger pile in less time overall.
No. Kubota's operator manual states productivity is based on material loaded in a given time, and suggests not focusing on a completely full bucket load.
| Kubota BX23S | John Deere 1025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17.7 hp | 18 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,407 lbf (LA340 pin-on); 1,286 lbf (LA340S quick attach) | Not Published |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,213 lb | 1,177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.2 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
