Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on engine hp at 24.5 hp hp, compared to 23.3 hp hp for the Kubota LX3520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2025 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2025.

Bobcat CT2025 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 2 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 1 categories to the Bobcat CT2025, 1 to the Kubota LX3520. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2025 and Kubota LX3520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2025	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.5 hp	23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	21.8 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,369 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.4 gpm	—
Travel Speed (mph)	9.7 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2025Kubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

▲24.5 hp

23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

21.8 hp

—

Weightlb

—

1,775 lb

2,154 lb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

LX2620LX3520DTNLX3520LX4020

Loader Liftlb

1,369 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 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	BobcatCT2025	KubotaLX3520


PTO Power	21.8 hp	28.7 (21.4) HP (kW)
Alternator	Not Published	—
Air Cleaner	Not Published	LX2620: 4.5 inch paper filter (with dual filter); LX3520/LX4020: 6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	Diesel	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel and Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel with turbocharger
Fuel System	Not Published	Common Rail (CRS) diesel
Displacement	97.6 in³	77 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized radiator with radial air flow fan
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	23.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	—

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	—
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—
Tractor Weight (Base)	—	LX2620: 1,775 lbs; LX3520DTN: 2,154 lbs; LX3520: 2,191 lbs; LX4020: 2,624 lbs

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours \| Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual pump
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	—
Implement Flow	6.9 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 pairs (optional)	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	—
System Operating Pressure	—	Open center system

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic position control system	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,631 lb	2348 (1065) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	1,976 rpm (optional)	2460 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 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	Not Published	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	Not Published	14-17.5 or 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	LX2620: 4.5 qts (4.3 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.7 qts (5.4 ℓ)
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	LX2620: 4.2 qts (4.0 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.0 qts (4.7 ℓ)
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal	LX2620: 7.1 gal (27 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 8.5 gal (32 ℓ)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Rear (Std); Mid (optional)	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	5.5 (21.0) gal (ℓ)

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	87.6 (2226) in. (mm)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard quick attach mounting system	2-Lever Quick Coupler (Standard); Swift-Tach (Optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,369 lb	1100 (499) lbs. (kg)

Clutch	Not Published	N/A
No. of Speeds	Infinite, 3-range (HST); 9F x 3R (MST)	HST (3 range)
Transmission Type	3-range HST (HST); Manual 9F x 3R (MST)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.7 mph (15.6 km/hr) (HST); 9.4 mph (15.2 km/hr) (MST)	17.0 (0-27.4) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.7 mph (14.0 km/hr) (HST); 6.2 mph (9.9 km/hr) (MST)	13.0 (0-20.8) mph (km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Standard

Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (Std)	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)

Wheelbase	65.7 in	66.7 (1695) in. (mm)
Overall Width	62.4 in	53.7 (1365) in. (mm)
Ground Clearance	11.7 in	12.8 (325) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	92.2 in	LX3520 Narrow: 56.7 in. (folded)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	56.7 (1440) in. (mm)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in	7.5 (2.3) feet (m) Front drive disengaged
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in	101.8 (2586) in. (mm)
Overall Length	—	LX2620: 101.8 in.; LX3520DTN: 98.2 in.; LX3520/LX4020: 101.6-103.9 in. (2580-103.9 in)

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