Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on engine hp at 23.3 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,411 lb lb for the Kubota B2301HSD.

Kubota B2301HSD 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, the Kubota LX3520 leads 2 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota B2301HSD and Kubota LX3520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B2301HSD	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	20.9 hp	▲ 23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.5 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	948 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,411 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,146 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.3 gpm	—
Travel Speed (mph)	11.9 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B2301HSDKubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

20.9 hp

▲23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

17.5 hp

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Weightlb

—

1,775 lb

2,154 lb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

LX2620LX3520DTNLX3520LX4020

Loader Liftlb

948 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,411 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	KubotaB2301HSD	KubotaLX3520


PTO Power	17.5 hp	28.7 (21.4) HP (kW)
Alternator	Not Published	—
Air Cleaner	Dual paper element	LX2620: 4.5 inch paper filter (with dual filter); LX3520/LX4020: 6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	E-TVCS, liquid cooled, 3-cylinder, 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	61.1 in³	77 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Pressurized radiator with radial air flow fan
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	20.9 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	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.	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours \| Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours

Pump Type	Dual pump	Dual pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	—
Implement Flow	Not Published	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.3 gpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.3 gpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	—
System Operating Pressure	—	Open center system

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	2348 (1065) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm	2460 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1411 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	R1 Agricultural	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	9.5-16	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-12	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	4.0 qt	LX2620: 4.5 qts (4.3 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.7 qts (5.4 ℓ)
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	LX2620: 4.2 qts (4.0 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.0 qts (4.7 ℓ)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	LX2620: 7.1 gal (27 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 8.5 gal (32 ℓ)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	5.5 (21.0) gal (ℓ)

Loader Lift Height	78.5 in	87.6 (2226) in. (mm)
Loader Breakout Force	2146 lb	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA435 - 2-Lever Quick Coupler (Optional))	2-Lever Quick Coupler (Standard); Swift-Tach (Optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	948 lb	1100 (499) lbs. (kg)

Clutch	N/A	N/A
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	HST (3 range)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.9 mph	17.0 (0-27.4) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.9 mph	13.0 (0-20.8) mph (km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Standard

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Hydraulic 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	High-back seat designed to absorb shock; armrests standard (HST models)	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)

Wheelbase	61.4 in	66.7 (1695) in. (mm)
Overall Width	45.3 in	53.7 (1365) in. (mm)
Ground Clearance	12.0 in	12.8 (325) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	83.9 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	Not Published	7.5 (2.3) feet (m) Front drive disengaged
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	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)

Kubota B2301HSD vs Kubota LX3520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on engine hp at 23.3 hp hp, compared to 20.9 hp hp for the Kubota B2301HSD.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B2301HSD or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,411 lb lb for the Kubota B2301HSD.