Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on engine hp at 23.3 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which is heavier, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 1,598.3 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Kubota BX23S 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 3 measurable specs, the Kubota LX3520 leads 3 categories to 0. Machine pages: Kubota BX23S and Kubota LX3520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota BX23S	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	23 hp	▲ 23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.7 hp	—
Weight (lb)	1,598.3 lb	▲ 2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	738.5 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	680 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	6,258 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	—
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota BX23SKubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

23 hp

▲23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

17.7 hp

—

Weightlb

1,598.3 lb

1,775 lb

2,154 lb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

LX2620LX3520DTNLX3520LX4020

Loader Liftlb

738.5 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

680 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	KubotaBX23S	KubotaLX3520


PTO Power	17.7 hp	28.7 (21.4) HP (kW)
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter	LX2620: 4.5 inch paper filter (with dual filter); LX3520/LX4020: 6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel and Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel with turbocharger
Fuel System	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]	Common Rail (CRS) diesel
Displacement	54.8 in³	77 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized radiator with radial air flow fan
Engine Manufacturer	KUBOTA	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	23 hp	23.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	—

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,598.3 lb (1600 lbs.)	LX2620: 1,775 lbs; LX3520DTN: 2,154 lbs; LX3520: 2,191 lbs; LX4020: 2,624 lbs
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	—
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—

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.	Full warranty: 2 years / 2,000 hours \| Powertrain warranty: 6 years / 2,000 hours

Pump Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Dual pump
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	—
Implement Flow	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center tandem pump gear type	Open center
System Operating Pressure	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa	Open center system
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 valves	—

PTO Rear	STD 540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Quarter-inching valve	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,213 lbs.	2348 (1065) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500rpm)	2460 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	LX2620: 1,819 lbs; LX3520/LX4020: 1,962 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	26×12-12	16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	18×8.5-10	24x8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A	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	26×12-12	14-17.5 or 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18×8.5-10	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Applicable	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Applicable	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)	LX2620: 4.5 qts (4.3 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.7 qts (5.4 ℓ)
Crankcase Capacity	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)	LX2620: 4.2 qts (4.0 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 5.0 qts (4.7 ℓ)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)	LX2620: 7.1 gal (27 ℓ); LX3520/LX4020: 8.5 gal (32 ℓ)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.98 U.S. gals.	5.5 (21.0) gal (ℓ)

Loader Lift Height	71.0 in	87.6 (2226) in. (mm)
Loader Breakout Force	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)	2-Lever Quick Coupler (Standard); Swift-Tach (Optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]	1100 (499) lbs. (kg)

Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"	N/A
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	HST (3 range)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0 mph to 8.4 mph	17.0 (0-27.4) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0 mph to 6.5 mph	13.0 (0-20.8) mph (km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	Standard

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Two-post foldable ROPS	—
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	—
Drawbar Capacity	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)

Wheelbase	55.1 in (55.1 in.)	66.7 (1695) in. (mm)
Overall Width	45.1 in (45.1 in.)	53.7 (1365) in. (mm)
Overall Length	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)	LX2620: 101.8 in.; LX3520DTN: 98.2 in.; LX3520/LX4020: 101.6-103.9 in. (2580-103.9 in)
Ground Clearance	5.8 in (5.83 in.)	12.8 (325) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	86.2 in (86.2 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	7.5 feet	7.5 (2.3) feet (m) Front drive disengaged
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard	101.8 (2586) in. (mm)

Kubota BX23S vs Kubota LX3520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on engine hp at 23.3 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.
Which is heavier, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on weight at 2,624 lb lb, compared to 1,598.3 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.