Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on engine hp at 24 hp hp, compared to 23.3 hp hp for the Kubota LX3520.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 1,829.8 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 974 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026 vs Kubota LX3520

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 3 measurable specs, the Kubota LX3520 leads 2 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 3026 and Kubota LX3520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 3026	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24 hp	23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18 hp	—
Weight (lb)	1,829.8 lb	▲ 2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,314 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	974 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	86 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,960 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7.4 gpm	—
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026Kubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

▲24 hp

23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

18 hp

—

Weightlb

1,829.8 lb

1,775 lb

2,154 lb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

LX2620LX3520DTNLX3520LX4020

Loader Liftlb

1,314 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

974 lb

1,819 lb

▲1,962 lb

LX2620LX3520/LX4020

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors3026	KubotaLX3520


PTO Power	18 hp	28.7 (21.4) HP (kW)
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Dry, Element	LX2620: 4.5 inch paper filter (with dual filter); LX3520/LX4020: 6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	3 CYL, Water Cooled, Diesel	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel and Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel with turbocharger
Fuel System	Diesel	Common Rail (CRS) diesel
Displacement	71.7 in³	77 in³
Engine Model	A1100N2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water Cooled	Pressurized radiator with radial air flow fan
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24 hp	23.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Final Tier4	—

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,829.8 lb (1,829 lbs) for 2024H, 2,107.6 lb (2,107 lbs) for 3026H	LX2620: 1,775 lbs; LX3520DTN: 2,154 lbs; LX3520: 2,191 lbs; LX4020: 2,624 lbs
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	—
Weight with Cab and Loader	2,106 lbs - base tractor with loader, no cab option confirmed for 3026 in available sources	—

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours \| Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours

Pump Type	Gear type pump with primary and secondary pumps	Dual pump
Steering Flow	3.1 gpm	—
Implement Flow	4.3 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Open center
System Operating Pressure	352.7 lbf/cm² (max operating pressure)	Open center system
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.7 gal per min	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up To 1)	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	—

PTO Rear	540 / 960 rpm @ 2,600 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live P.T.O. (6 Spline shaft)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs	2348 (1065) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	Option: 2,500 rpm (Mid)	2460 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	974 lb	LX2620: 1,819 lbs; LX3520/LX4020: 1,962 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24x8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	IND (Industrial) Front: 25×8.50-14; IND Rear: 14×17.5	Front R1: 7-12; R4: 23×8.50-12; R4 large: 25×8.50-14; R14: 23×8.50-12; R14 large: 25×8.50-14; TURF: 24×8.50-14; Rear R1: 12.4-16; R4: 14-17.5; R14: 14-17.5; TURF: 13.6-16; R4 large: 15-19.5; R14 large: 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	14X17.5	14-17.5 or 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-20 8PR	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	1.21 gal	LX2620: 4.5 qts (4.3 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.7 qts (5.4 ℓ)
Crankcase Capacity	0.79 gal	LX2620: 4.2 qts (4.0 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.0 qts (4.7 ℓ)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.08 gal	LX2620: 7.1 gal (27 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 8.5 gal (32 ℓ)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.79 gal	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.90 gal	5.5 (21.0) gal (ℓ)

Loader Lift Height	86 in.	87.6 (2226) in. (mm)
Loader Breakout Force	1,960 lbs.	—
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	2-Lever Quick Coupler (Standard); Swift-Tach (Optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,314 lbs.	1100 (499) lbs. (kg)

Clutch	Dry Single Plate	N/A
No. of Speeds	3 Range	HST (3 range)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	17.0 (0-27.4) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.8 mph	13.0 (0-20.8) mph (km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential Lock	Standard

Brakes	Wet, Multi-Disc	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Steel frame with cast iron axles	—
Front Axle Type	4 Wheel Drive	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat; flips up and back for rear backhoe operation	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)

Wheelbase	65.7"	66.7 (1695) in. (mm)
Overall Width	53.8"	53.7 (1365) in. (mm)
Overall Length	120.7 in for 2024H, 122.9 in for 3026H	LX2620: 101.8 in.; LX3520DTN: 98.2 in.; LX3520/LX4020: 101.6-103.9 in. (2580-103.9 in)
Ground Clearance	16.4"	12.8 (325) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	91.4"	LX3520 Narrow: 56.7 in. (folded)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	91.4 in - ROPS up (no folded dimension found in available sources)	56.7 (1440) in. (mm)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	46°	7.5 (2.3) feet (m) Front drive disengaged
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	101.8 (2586) in. (mm)