Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota L3560?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on engine hp at 39.6 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the Kubota L3560.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota L3560?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on pto hp at 31.9 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L3560.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota L3560?

The Kubota L3560 leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota L3560?

The Kubota L3560 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Bobcat CT2040 vs Kubota L3560

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the Kubota L3560 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and Kubota L3560.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	Kubota L3560
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 39.6 hp	37 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.9 hp	29.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	99.6 in	▲ 104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,285 lbf	2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.4 gpm	▲ 13.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	▲ 16 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040Kubota L3560

Engine HPhp

▲39.6 hp

37 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.9 hp

29.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,389 lb

1,190 lb

▲1,715 lb

LA555LA805

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 lb

▲2,756 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT2040	KubotaL3560


PTO Power	31.9 hp	29.5 hp
Alternator	alternator	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Displacement	111.4 in³	111.4 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	liquid-cooling	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Gear	Tandem pump - gear type
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 8.3 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 8.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.2 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 12.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.2 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 12.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm
PTO Type	Live	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	3,858 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	SAE Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	2,756 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	41X18LL-16.1
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	27X10.50-15
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 7-16 (28 x 8.5-15/6, 27X8.5-15) \| Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 11.2-24 (41 x 14-20/4, 15-19.5)	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	420/70-24
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	7.2-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	7.1 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.1 gal

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	LA555: 96.4 in; LA805: 104.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	LA555: 2030 lb (9029 N); LA805: 2549 lb (11341 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	LA555: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); LA805: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	LA555: 1190 lb; LA805: 1715 lb

Clutch	Not Published	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A
No. of Speeds	9-speed	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Rear differential lock, standard

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disc type, mechanically activated
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,433 lbs.
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	74.6 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	66.5 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	15.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 90.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	129.5 in

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