Kubota L3130 vs Kubota LX3520

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Spec	Kubota L3130	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	32.1 hp	▲ 34.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25.8 hp	▲ 28.7 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,265 lb	2,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,870 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,650 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102.4 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,605 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3130Kubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

32.1 hp

▲34.9 hp

PTO HPhp

25.8 hp

▲28.7 hp

Weightlb

▲3,265 lb

2,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,345 lb

▲1,870 lb

1,100 lb

LA513LA723

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,650 lb

1,962 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaL3130	KubotaLX3520


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	Not Published	V1505-CR-TE5-D40R5
Engine Type	Not Published	Turbocharged, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	91.5 in³	91.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	32.1 hp	34.9 hp
PTO Power	25.8 hp	28.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Not Published	6 in paper filter (with dual element)
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Single pump (position-control)	Dual pump
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	5.4 gpm
Steering Flow	4.9 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Optional, up to 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	8.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.3 qt	4.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	6.0 qt	5.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.1 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent, hydraulic clutch	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, independent, 2000 rpm	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,750 lb (at lift points)	2,535 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,650 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (with optional draft control)	Position control valve

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 8-speed fully synchronized main and shuttle (16-speed with creep option)	HST (3 ranges)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (16F/16R with creep option)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.0 mph
Clutch	Dry type single stage	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Standard

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk type	Multi-plate wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,100 lb

Overall Width	56.3 in (minimum tread)	53.7 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	66.7 in
Ground Clearance	14.6 in	8.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (with brake applied)	7.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	88.8 in (with ROPS)	88.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Overall Length	119.1 in (without 3-point hitch)	116.1 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,265 lb (with ROPS)	2,191 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Standard Front: 7-16; Rear: 12.4-24	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	180/85D12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	320/85D16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	23x8.5-14, 23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	12.4-16, 14-17.5 or 15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	LA513 and LA723 loaders offered	LA545: 2-lever quick coupler, standard; Swift-Tach, optional
Loader Model	LA513; LA723	LA545
Loader Lift Height	LA513: 96.5 in; LA723: 102.4 in	87.6 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA513: 1,345 lb; LA723: 1,870 lb	1,100 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	LA513: 2,160 lbf (at 19.7 in); LA723: 2,605 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours

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Kubota L3130 vs Kubota LX3520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on engine hp at 34.9 hp hp, compared to 32.1 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota LX3520 leads on pto hp at 28.7 hp hp, compared to 25.8 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.
Which is heavier, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota L3130 leads on weight at 3,265 lb lb, compared to 2,191 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota L3130 leads on loader lift at 1,870 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?: The Kubota L3130 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,650 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L3130	Kubota LX3520
Engine HP (hp)	32.1 hp	▲ 34.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25.8 hp	▲ 28.7 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,265 lb	2,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,870 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,650 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102.4 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,605 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3130Kubota LX3520

Engine HPhp

32.1 hp

▲34.9 hp

PTO HPhp

25.8 hp

▲28.7 hp

Weightlb

▲3,265 lb

2,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,345 lb

▲1,870 lb

1,100 lb

LA513LA723

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,650 lb

1,962 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaL3130	KubotaLX3520


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Model	Not Published	V1505-CR-TE5-D40R5
Engine Type	Not Published	Turbocharged, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	91.5 in³	91.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2700 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	32.1 hp	34.9 hp
PTO Power	25.8 hp	28.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized radiator
Air Cleaner	Not Published	6 in paper filter (with dual element)
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Single pump (position-control)	Dual pump
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	5.4 gpm
Steering Flow	4.9 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Optional, up to 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	8.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.3 qt	4.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	6.0 qt	5.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.1 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	4.8 qt

PTO Type	Independent, hydraulic clutch	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, independent, 2000 rpm	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,750 lb (at lift points)	2,535 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,650 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control (with optional draft control)	Position control valve

Transmission Type	F (2WD), DT (4WD): 8-speed fully synchronized main and shuttle (16-speed with creep option)	HST (3 ranges)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (16F/16R with creep option)	HST (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.0 mph
Clutch	Dry type single stage	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Standard

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk type	Multi-plate wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspension seat (high back, designed to absorb shock)
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,100 lb

Overall Width	56.3 in (minimum tread)	53.7 in
Wheelbase	71.1 in	66.7 in
Ground Clearance	14.6 in	8.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (with brake applied)	7.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	88.8 in (with ROPS)	88.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Overall Length	119.1 in (without 3-point hitch)	116.1 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,265 lb (with ROPS)	2,191 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Standard Front: 7-16; Rear: 12.4-24	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	180/85D12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	320/85D16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	13.6-16
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	23x8.5-14, 23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	12.4-16, 14-17.5 or 15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	LA513 and LA723 loaders offered	LA545: 2-lever quick coupler, standard; Swift-Tach, optional
Loader Model	LA513; LA723	LA545
Loader Lift Height	LA513: 96.5 in; LA723: 102.4 in	87.6 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA513: 1,345 lb; LA723: 1,870 lb	1,100 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	LA513: 2,160 lbf (at 19.7 in); LA723: 2,605 lbf (at 19.7 in) (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Residential: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; commercial: basic 24 months or 1,500 hours, powertrain 36 months or 2,000 hours

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Kubota L3130 vs Kubota LX3520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on engine hp at 34.9 hp hp, compared to 32.1 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota LX3520 leads on pto hp at 28.7 hp hp, compared to 25.8 hp hp for the Kubota L3130.

Which is heavier, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota L3130 leads on weight at 3,265 lb lb, compared to 2,191 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota L3130 leads on loader lift at 1,870 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3130 or the Kubota LX3520?

The Kubota L3130 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,650 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX3520.

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