Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota LX4020 leads on engine hp at 39.8 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota LX4020 leads on pto hp at 32.6 hp hp, compared to 31.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on loader lift at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota LX4020 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Bobcat CT2040 vs Kubota LX4020

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the Kubota LX4020 leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and Kubota LX4020.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	Kubota LX4020
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.9 hp	▲ 32.6 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,285 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	▲ 17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040Kubota LX4020

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

31.9 hp

▲32.6 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,389 lb

1,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 lb

▲1,962 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	KubotaLX4020


PTO Power	31.9 hp	32.6 hp
Alternator	alternator	Not Published
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	Diesel	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Displacement	111.4 in³	91.4 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	liquid-cooling	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	39.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Not Published

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

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	Dual pump
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	9.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	2535 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1962 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	Option 1: 13.6-16; Option 2: 16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	24X8.50-14
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 - Rear	15-19.5	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	5.5 gal

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	87.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	1100 lb

Clutch	Not Published	N/A
No. of Speeds	9-speed	3 ranges
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	13.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	66.7 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	53.7 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	8.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	Not Published

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