Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota LX4020 leads on engine hp at 39.8 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota LX4020 leads on pto hp at 32.6 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota L3560LE leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?

The Kubota L3560LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.

Kubota L3560LE vs Kubota LX4020

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Kubota L3560LE leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Kubota L3560LE and Kubota LX4020.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L3560LE	Kubota LX4020
Engine HP (hp)	37 hp	▲ 39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	28 hp	▲ 32.6 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,715 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104.7 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.8 gpm	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.5 mph	▲ 17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3560LEKubota LX4020

Engine HPhp

37 hp

▲39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

28 hp

▲32.6 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,190 lb

▲1,715 lb

1,100 lb

LA555LA805

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 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	KubotaL3560LE	KubotaLX4020


PTO Power	28 hp	32.6 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	Not Published
Displacement	111.4 in³	91.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	37 hp	39.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	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; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	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.

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual pump
Steering Flow	4.7 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.1 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.8 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.8 gpm	9.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	1 speed: 540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2535 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,646 lb	1962 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Option 1: 13.6-16; Option 2: 16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf or Industrial tires (options)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-16	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	LA555: 96.4 in; LA805: 104.7 in	87.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	LA555: 2030 lb (9029 N); LA805: 2549 lb (11341 N)	Not Published
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)	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA555: 1190 lb; LA805: 1715 lb	1100 lb

Clutch	N/A	N/A
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST Plus)	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.5 mph	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.9 mph	13.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock standard

Brakes	Wet disc type	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable

Wheelbase	71.1 in	66.7 in
Overall Width	59.8 in	53.7 in
Ground Clearance	13.5 in	8.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 97.2 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): Not Applicable; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	HST-LE (4WD, ROPS): 90.6 in; HSTC-LE (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published

Kubota L3560LE vs Kubota LX4020: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota LX4020 leads on engine hp at 39.8 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota LX4020 leads on pto hp at 32.6 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Kubota L3560LE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota L3560LE leads on loader lift at 1,715 lb lb, compared to 1,100 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3560LE or the Kubota LX4020?: The Kubota L3560LE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Kubota LX4020.