Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?

The Kubota L3560LE leads on engine hp at 37 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?

The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?

The Kubota L3560LE leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?

The Kubota L3560LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

John Deere 3038E vs Kubota L3560LE

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 L3560LE leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 3038E and Kubota L3560LE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3038E	Kubota L3560LE
Engine HP (hp)	36.7 hp	▲ 37 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 30 hp	28 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,715 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 104.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,549 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 12.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	16.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3038EKubota L3560LE

Engine HPhp

36.7 hp

▲37 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30 hp

28 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

1,190 lb

▲1,715 lb

LA555LA805

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲2,646 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere3038E	KubotaL3560LE


PTO Power	30 hp	28 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry paper, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)
Displacement	95.8 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid cooled)	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	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	Dual gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.7 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	8.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	12.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	12.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Optional, up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	1 speed: 540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	2,646 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.0-16

Coolant Capacity	1.37 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.12 gal (with filter)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	13.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84 in	LA555: 96.4 in; LA805: 104.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	LA555: 2030 lb (9029 N); LA805: 2549 lb (11341 N)
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	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)	1,186 lb	LA555: 1190 lb; LA805: 1715 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	N/A
No. of Speeds	Not Applicable	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	14.9 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc type
Steering	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	1940 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.7 in	71.1 in
Overall Width	Not Published	59.8 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in min; 13.1 in max	13.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 97.2 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): Not Applicable; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 90.6 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published

John Deere 3038E vs Kubota L3560LE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?: The Kubota L3560LE leads on engine hp at 37 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?: The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?: The Kubota L3560LE leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the Kubota L3560LE?: The Kubota L3560LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.