Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 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 CT2540.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Bobcat CT2540 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 32.6 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kubota LX4020?

The Bobcat CT2540 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 CT2540 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 CT2540.

Bobcat CT2540 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 Bobcat CT2540 leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2540 and Kubota LX4020.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2540	Kubota LX4020
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 33 hp	32.6 hp
Weight (lb)	3,585 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 100 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,838 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.3 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.8 mph	▲ 17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2540Kubota LX4020

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲33 hp

32.6 hp

Weightlb

3,585 lb

—

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	BobcatCT2540	KubotaLX4020


PTO Power	33 hp	32.6 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	3 cylinder, water cooled, 4 cycle, Vertical In-Line Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Not Published
Displacement	109.8 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	Water cooled	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	3585 lbs	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	3,642 lb	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months of coverage from defects in material and workmanship or 1,500 hours of usage (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	6.9 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.3 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a separate 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' figure for the CT2540. Sources only report total Implement Pump Flow of 11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm).	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm)	9.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a count of optional remote valves for the CT2540. The spec sheet at tractorgearbox.com lists 'Number of Standard Remote Valves: 1/2' only.	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Std. (4 port)	Not Published

PTO Rear	540/540E RPM	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,270.7 lb	2535 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	2000.0 RPM	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1962 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.0-20 R3	Option 1: 13.6-16; Option 2: 16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	24X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.4-24 R1	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 R1	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	NOT FOUND — field label present in source but numeric value is truncated/missing in all retrieved results	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit value located in any source	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit fill capacity value located in any source	5.5 gal

Loader Model	Bobcat FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	100 in	87.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	2838 lbs	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	NOT FOUND — no CT2540-specific quick attach system name/model explicitly stated in any source reviewed	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lbs	1100 lb

Clutch	Not Published	N/A
No. of Speeds	3 range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	HST, 3 range	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.8 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	10.9 mph	13.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear Std.	Differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc type	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	Textile Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable

Wheelbase	92.6 in	66.7 in
Overall Width	56.0 in	53.7 in
Ground Clearance	13 in	8.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	NOT FOUND	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	91.7 in	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	137.3 in	Not Published

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet

Bobcat CT2540 vs Kubota LX4020: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 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 CT2540.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kubota LX4020?: The Bobcat CT2540 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 32.6 hp hp for the Kubota LX4020.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Kubota LX4020?: The Bobcat CT2540 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 CT2540 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 CT2540.