Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota BX2680 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 23.3 hp hp for the Kubota LX3520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX2680 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 BX2680.

Kubota BX2680 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, this matchup is a dead heat: 1 categories to the Kubota BX2680, 1 to the Kubota LX3520. Machine pages: Kubota BX2680 and Kubota LX3520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota BX2680	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.8 hp	23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.5 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	739 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	680 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,286 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	—
Travel Speed (mph)	8.1 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota BX2680Kubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

▲24.8 hp

23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

19.5 hp

—

Weightlb

—

1,775 lb

2,154 lb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

LX2620LX3520DTNLX3520LX4020

Loader Liftlb

739 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	KubotaBX2680	KubotaLX3520


PTO Power	19.5 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	Direct injection	Common Rail (CRS) diesel
Displacement	61.1 in³	77 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water with pressurized radiator, reverse air-flow design	Pressurized radiator with radial air flow fan
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 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	Open center tandem pump gear type	Dual pump
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	—
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 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	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	Not Published	—
System Operating Pressure	—	Open center system

PTO Rear	STD (540 rpm)	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2348 (1065) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500 rpm)	2460 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I Optional	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	LX2620: 1,819 lbs; LX3520/LX4020: 1,962 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12-12	16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	24x8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	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	26X12-12	14-17.5 or 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12-12	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	180/85D12

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

Loader Lift Height	71.0 in	87.6 (2226) in. (mm)
Loader Breakout Force	1,286 lbf (bucket pivot pin)	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Swift-Tach Loader (LA344S - Two Lever Quick Attach Bucket)	2-Lever Quick Coupler (Standard); Swift-Tach (Optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	739 lb	1100 (499) lbs. (kg)

Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45 in.	N/A
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	HST (3 range)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.1 mph	17.0 (0-27.4) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	6.2 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	Integral power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	—
Drawbar Capacity	Max. drawbar load @ hitch: 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	66.7 (1695) in. (mm)
Overall Width	45.1 in	53.7 (1365) in. (mm)
Ground Clearance	6.5 in	12.8 (325) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	83.1 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 ft (2.3 m)	7.5 (2.3) feet (m) Front drive disengaged
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.0 in (w/ Front guard)	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 BX2680 vs Kubota LX3520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX2680 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota BX2680 leads on engine hp at 24.8 hp hp, compared to 23.3 hp hp for the Kubota LX3520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX2680 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 BX2680.