Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota L2501 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 L2501 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Kubota L2501 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 L2501, 1 to the Kubota LX3520. Machine pages: Kubota L2501 and Kubota LX3520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2501	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.8 hp	23.3 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	2,624 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,082 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,373 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.3 gpm	—
Travel Speed (mph)	10.7 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2501Kubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

▲24.8 hp

23.3 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

—

Weightlb

—

1,775 lb

2,154 lb

2,191 lb

▲2,624 lb

LX2620LX3520DTNLX3520LX4020

Loader Liftlb

1,082 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,389 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	KubotaL2501	KubotaLX3520


PTO Power	20.5 hp	28.7 (21.4) HP (kW)
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Not Published	LX2620: 4.5 inch paper filter (with dual filter); LX3520/LX4020: 6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-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	100.5 in³	77 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Pressurized radiator with radial air flow fan
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	23.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	—

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	Not Published	Dual pump
Steering Flow	3.13 gpm	—
Implement Flow	5.15 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.28 gpm	9.1 (34.5) gpm (l/min.)
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.28 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	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	1918 lb	2348 (1065) lbs. (kg)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2460 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1389 lb	LX2620: 1,819 lbs; LX3520/LX4020: 1,962 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	24x8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; 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	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5	14-17.5 or 15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16	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	10.0 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	94.3 in	87.6 (2226) in. (mm)
Loader Breakout Force	2373 lbf	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	2-Lever Quick Coupler (Standard); Swift-Tach (Optional)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1082 lb	1100 (499) lbs. (kg)

Clutch	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable	N/A
No. of Speeds	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range	HST (3 range)
Transmission Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph	17.0 (0-27.4) mph (km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph	13.0 (0-20.8) mph (km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Standard

Brakes	Wet disc type	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Integral type 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	Not Published	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)

Wheelbase	63.3 in	66.7 (1695) in. (mm)
Overall Width	55.1 in	53.7 (1365) in. (mm)
Ground Clearance	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in	12.8 (325) in. (mm)
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 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	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in	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 L2501 vs Kubota LX3520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota L2501 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 L2501 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.