Compare/Kubota BX2680 vs Kubota L1-20

Kubota BX2680 vs Kubota L1-20

Verdict: Kubota BX2680 vs Kubota L1-20

The Kubota BX2680 and the Kubota L1-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Kubota BX2680 is the lighter machine (689 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L1-20 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota BX2680 is the newer design (2017 vs 1983). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Kubota

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Best match

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Kubota

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Forward speeds are 20% faster than reverse.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

29.1 LReference

Engine

18.5 kWReference

14.7 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 74 mmReference

84 x 81 mmReference

Power

18.5 kWReference

14.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

2x2Reference

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forward speed range

12.5 kmphReference

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reverse speed range

9.5 kmphReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.5 kWReference

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Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/770/940/1250 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

150 cmReference

Weight

689 kgReference

2050 to 2161 poundsReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 18x8.5-10. Rear: 26x12-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

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Length

242 cmReference

289 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

125 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

211 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

21 cmReference

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Front tread

92 cmReference

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Rear tread

81 cmReference

99/110 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Height

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197 cmReference

2WD Weight

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929 kgReference

4WD Weight

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980 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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93 cmReference

Kubota BX2680 attachments

BX2680 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Kubota D722 @ Kubota D1,005Reference

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Cruise control

TRUEReference

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Capacities

Capacity

1,001 ccReference

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Power

Max Power

24.8 hp (3,200 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

19.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

YESReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540Reference

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Mid PTO

YESReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,500Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

23.5 l/minReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

2,110 mmReference

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Overall Width

1,145 mmReference

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Front axle clearance

213 mmReference

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Turning radius

2.3 mReference

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Overall weight

689.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Option 1: 26x12-12\\nOption 2: 24x12-12Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

820 mmReference

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Front Wheel Type

Option 1: 18x8.5-10\\nOption 2: 16x7.5-8Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

930 mmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Variants

L1-20DT

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4WDReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.