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, this matchup is a dead heat: 1 categories to the Kubota B2601HSD, 1 to the Kubota LX3520. Machine pages: Kubota B2601HSD and Kubota LX3520.
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
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Implement Flow
8.3 gal/min total - open center dual pump system shared between steering and implement circuits; individual split not published
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Total Hydraulic Flow
8.3 gpm 31.4 lpm
9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
Hydraulic System Type
open center
Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
8.3 gal/min (total system - individual remote valve flow not separately published)
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Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow
8.3 gpm
9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
No. of Optional Remote Valves
1 (single rear remote is optional)
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No. of Standard Remote Valves
Not Published
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System Operating Pressure
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Open center system
PTO Rear
540
540 rpm
PTO Type
Independent
Independent
Lift Control Type
position control
Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity
1808 lbs.
2348 (1065) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability
independent, 2500
2460 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch
I
Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
1290 lb
LX2620: 1,819 lbs; LX3520/LX4020: 1,962 lbs
R3 Turf - Rear
22x8.50-12
16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front
22x8.50-12
24x8.5-14
Tire Size & Options
Ag (R1): 7-12 front / 11.2-16 rear; Turf (R3): 22x8.50-12 front / 22x8.50-12 rear; Industrial (R4): 23x8.50-12 front / 12-16.5 rear; also Goodyear R14 hybrid multi-purpose tire available
