Kubota L3560 vs Rural King RK37

Across 8 measurable specs, the Rural King RK37 leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota L3560 and Rural King RK37.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaL3560	Rural KingRK37

▶Engine
PTO Power	29.5 hp	30.2 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Dual dry
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	4-cycle diesel, water-cooled (natural aspiration)
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	CRDI
Displacement	111.4 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	37 hp	37 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV88C-DKTF
▶Weight
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	4,469 lb
▶Warranty
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-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Tandem pump - gear type	Dual Gear Pump
Steering Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 8.3 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 8.1 gpm	6.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.2 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 12.8 gpm	10.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Separate reservoir, independent fully live
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 13.2 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 12.8 gpm	10.9 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,858 lb	2,646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	2000 (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	1,764 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	41X18LL-16.1	41x14-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	27X10.5-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/70-24	12.5X20
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	27X10.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.2-16	8.0-16
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	7.9 qt	7.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	7.1 qt	6.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	8.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.1 gal	9.25 gal
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	LA555: 96.4 in; LA805: 104.7 in	102 in
Loader Breakout Force	LA555: 2030 lb (9029 N); LA805: 2549 lb (11341 N)	3,435 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LA555: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); LA805: Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	L102: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA555: 1190 lb; LA805: 1715 lb	2,116 lb
Loader Model	—	L102
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A	single plate dry clutch (8.86" diameter)
No. of Speeds	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each	12F/12R
Transmission Type	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic	Partial synchromesh shuttle shift (high/low selector)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph	21.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock, standard	4WD, Differential Lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated	Wet Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	4WD front axle, center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	1,433 lbs.	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	74.6 in	66.1 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	58.0 in
Ground Clearance	15.9 in	12.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 90.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	116 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	129.5 in	128 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Kubota Grand L60 Series Brush Guard Insert (L3560-L6060) $289.00 Messick's partnership, staged by migration 0118	TYM T394 Rural King RK37 Brush Screen Insert $239.99

Kubota L3560 vs Rural King RK37: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3560 or the Rural King RK37?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 37 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3560 or the Rural King RK37?

The Rural King RK37 leads on pto hp at 30.2 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Kubota L3560.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3560 or the Rural King RK37?

The Rural King RK37 leads on loader lift at 2,116 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L3560.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3560 or the Rural King RK37?

The Kubota L3560 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,764 lb lb for the Rural King RK37.

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